Kicker
(
noun
,
verb
)
(As a noun)
Kicker ( noun )
- A player whose role is to kick the ball in certain types of football, such as American football or association football.
- A device for propelling a ball, such as a kicker in American football or a ball-screw in pool and snooker.
- A clause in a contract or agreement that has a significant and unexpected effect.
Origin:
Late 19th century: probably from kick + -er.
Examples:
- The kicker made the winning field goal.
- The kicker was the team's most reliable player.
- The kicker on the football team was the hero of the game.
- The kicker in the pool game propelled the ball into the pocket.
- The kicker in the contract was a surprise to everyone.
(As a verb)
Kicker ( verb )
- A player whose role is to kick the ball in certain types of football, such as American football or association football.
- A device for propelling a ball, such as a kicker in American football or a ball-screw in pool and snooker.
- A clause in a contract or agreement that has a significant and unexpected effect.
Origin:
Late 19th century: probably from kick + -er.
Examples:
- The kicker made the winning field goal.
- The kicker was the team's most reliable player.
- The kicker on the football team was the hero of the game.
- The kicker in the pool game propelled the ball into the pocket.
- The kicker in the contract was a surprise to everyone.