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scissors kick

scis·sors kick
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [siz-erz kik]
    • /ˈsɪz ərz kɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [siz-erz kik]
    • /ˈsɪz ərz kɪk/

Definitions of scissors kick words

  • noun scissors kick a propelling motion of the legs in which they move somewhat like the blades of a pair of scissors, used in the sidestroke. 1
  • noun scissors kick a swimming kick, used esp. in the sidestroke, in which the motion of the legs is similar to the opening and closing of scissor blades 0
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Origin of scissors kick

First appearance:

before 1970
One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1970-75

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Parts of speech for Scissors kick

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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scissors kick popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for scissors kick

noun scissors kick

  • frog kick — a type of kick in which the legs are bent at the knees, extended outward, and then brought together forcefully.
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