scissors kick
ˈsɪzərz kɪk
Definition

Definition of scissors kick - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
swim moveTECH.swimming kick with a scissor-like leg motionTECH.
  • He improved his speed using the scissors kick.
dolphin kick flutter kick
2.
sportsTECH.soccer move where a player kicks the ball while airborneTECH.
  • The striker scored with a spectacular scissors kick..
bicycle kick overhead kick
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Images of scissors kick

  • scissors kick: soccer move where a player kicks the ball while airborne
    soccer move where a player kicks the ball while airborne

Expressions with scissors

paper scissors stonen.
hand game for decision-making or fun
We played paper scissors stone to decide who goes first.
run with scissorsv.
act in a reckless or impulsive way without thinking
He tends to run with scissors when making decisions.
nail scissorsn.
small scissors for cutting fingernails and toenails
She used nail scissors to trim her nails.
pair of scissorsn.
tool with two blades for cutting materials
She used a pair of scissors to cut the paper.
rock paper scissorsn.
hand game for two players
They decided the winner by playing rock paper scissors.
safety scissorsn.
scissors with rounded tips made for children or beginners
Safety scissors are best for young children in art class.

Expressions with kick

kick downv.
open something forcefully with a kick
The firefighter had to kick down the door.
kick offv.
start or initiate an event or process
The meeting will kick off at noon..
kick outv.
force someone to leave a place
The club decided to kick out the unruly members..
kick aboutv.
discuss ideas or plans informally
We kicked about some ideas for the project.
kick a habitv.
stop doing a habitual activity
He decided to kick a habit and quit smoking.
kick an idea aroundv.
discuss an idea informally with others
We kicked the idea around during lunch.
kick aroundv.
treat someone or something badly or roughly
He tends to kick around his old laptop quite a bit..
kick ass and take namesv.
beat others strongly in a fight or competition
They kick ass and take names in every game they play.!
kick backv.
relax and take it easy
After work, I like to kick back and watch TV.
kick back and relaxv.
rest and enjoy free time
After a long day, I like to kick back and relax.

Terms related to scissors kick

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Terms with scissors kick included in their meaning

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scissor kickn.
combat training
kick in martial arts where legs move like scissors
sidestroken.
technique
swimming stroke with sideways paddling and scissors kick

Examples of scissors kick in a sentence

  • During the race, her scissors kick gave her an advantage.
  • He attempted a scissors kick but missed.
  • The crowd cheered the successful scissors kick.

View all translations of scissors kick

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  1. French:coup de pied en ciseaux, ciseau, ...
  2. German:Scherenschlag, Fallrückzieher, ...
  3. Italian:calcio a forbice, rovesciata, ...
  4. Spanish:patada de tijera, chilena, ...
  5. Portuguese:pontapé tesoura, pontapé de tesoura, ...
  6. Chinese:剪刀踢, 剪刀脚, ...
  7. Japanese:はさみキック, オーバーヘッドキック, ...
  8. Arabic:رَكلة المِقَص, رَكْلَة مِقَصِّيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּעִיטַת מִסְפָּרַיִם, בְּעִיטַת אַקְרוֹבָּטִיקָה, ...
  10. Russian:удар ножницами, удар через себя, ...
  11. Ukrainian:удар ножицями, ...
  12. Hindi:कैंची किक, हवाई किक, ...

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