kicker

//ˈkɪkər//
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kickerSingular
kickersPlural
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A person or animal that kicks, especially a player in football or rugby who specializes in kicking the ball.

The team's kicker scored the winning field goal in the final seconds.

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Noun

kickerSingular
kickersPlural
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An unexpected twist, surprise, or catch in a situation or story.

The kicker is that the contract has a hidden fee.

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Noun

kickerSingular
kickersPlural
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An outboard motor attached to a boat.

We attached a small kicker to the back of the fishing boat.

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