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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

l-kick

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.59 in modern English

Syllables
l--kick
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
3
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

In capoeira and breakdancing (and other dance forms), a movement executed by throwing the body into a cartwheel, and before completing the wheel, flexing the body while supported by one hand on the ground. One leg is brought downwards and forwards in a kicking motion while the other remains in the air.

Inflected Forms

L-kicks (plural)

Phrases

capoeira switch shotgun kick

Frequently Paired Words

capoeira switch shotgun kick

Questions

What does l-kick mean?
In capoeira and breakdancing (and other dance forms), a movement executed by throwing the body into a cartwheel, and before completing the wheel, flexing the body while supported by one hand on the ground. One leg is brought downwards and forwards in a kicking motion while the other remains in the air.

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