kick

the act of delivering a blow with the foot

“he gave the ball a powerful kick”

kick a leg up

make a goal

“He kicked the extra point after touchdown”

strike with the foot

“The boy kicked the dog”

the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)

“a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick”

thrash about or strike out with the feet

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

“She has a lot to kick about”

stop consuming

“kick a habit”

informal terms for objecting

spring back, as from a forceful thrust

“The gun kicked back into my shoulder”

the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

“the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements”