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kick•off



Pronunciation: (kik'ôf", -of"), [key]
—n.
1. Football.a place kick or a drop kick from the 40-yd. line of the team kicking at the beginning of the first and third periods or after the team kicking has scored a touchdown or field goal.
2. Soccer.a kick that puts a stationary ball into play from the center line of the field at the start of a quarter or after a goal has been scored.
3. the initial stage of something; start; beginning: the campaign kickoff. Also,kick'-off".

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