squib kick

noun

: a kickoff in football in which the ball bounces along the ground

Examples of squib kick in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After the touchdown, the Colts rectified their strategy and only used squib kicks on kickoffs to try to keep the ball out of Hester's hands. Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024 But Hafley immediately gave the ball back to his offense by calling for a squib kick that Luca Lombardi executed to perfection, and Victor Nelson recovered the fumbled return at the Seminoles’ 26. Trevor Hass, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2023 Scales returned the opening squib kick 28 yards to the Leo 45. Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2023 Elder nearly rallied on the ensuing squib kick, running it back from the 14-yard line with a fumble that kept the play going to the St. Edward 40. Matt Goul, cleveland, 9 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for squib kick 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of squib kick was circa 1956

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“Squib kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squib%20kick. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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