kick

/kɪk/verb
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

To strike or hit with the foot or other extremity of the leg.

2

To make a sharp jerking movement of the leg, as to strike something.

3

To direct to a particular place by a blow with the foot or leg.

4

To eject summarily.

5

To forcibly remove a participant from an online activity.

6

To overcome (a bothersome or difficult issue or obstacle); to free oneself of (a problem).

7

To move or push suddenly and violently.

8

To recoil; to push by recoiling.

9

To attack (a piece) in order to force it to move.

10

To accelerate quickly with a few pedal strokes in an effort to break away from other riders.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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