| Kick (kick) |
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| v. t. | (k***ibreve]k) |
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| Kick |
| [imp.
*** p. p. Kicked (k&ibreve]kt); p. pr. *** vb.
n. Kicking.] [W. cicio, fr. cic foot.] |
To strike, thrust, or hit violently with the foot] as, a horse
kicks a groom; a man kicks a dog.
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To
thrust out the foot or feet with violence] to strike out with the
foot or feet, as in defense or in bad temper; esp., to strike
backward, as a horse does, or to have a habit of doing so. Hence,
figuratively: To show ugly resistance, opposition, or hostility; to
spurn.
To recoil; -- said of a musket, cannon,
etc.
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A blow
with the foot or feet; a striking or thrust with the foot.
The projection on the tang of the blade of
a pocket knife, which prevents the edge of the blade from striking
the spring. See Illust. of Pocketknife.
A projection in a
mold, to form a depression in the surface of the brick.
The recoil of a musket or other firearm,
when discharged.
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