Meaning of the word "place kick" in English

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place kick

US /ˈpleɪs kɪk/
UK /ˈpleɪs kɪk/
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Noun

1.

a kick in rugby or American football made by dropping the ball on the ground and kicking it as it bounces up, or by kicking it from a stationary position on the ground

Example:
The team scored three points with a successful place kick.
He practiced his place kicks for hours before the game.
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