Meaning of the word "goal kick" in English

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goal kick

US /ˈɡoʊl kɪk/
UK /ˈɡoʊl kɪk/
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Noun

1.

a kick taken from the six-yard line by the defending team after the attacking team has put the ball over the defending team's goal line

Example:
The referee awarded a goal kick after the striker shot wide.
The goalkeeper took a long goal kick to clear the danger.
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