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placekicker

/pleɪskɪkər/ noun · British & US
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What does placekicker mean?

noun

A player in American football who kicks the ball on placekicks, typically for field goals and extra points. A placekicker is usually the team's most accurate kicker.

Example

"The placekicker lined up for the game-winning field goal."

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