Definitions
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- noun A player who takes a
placekick
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun (football) a kicker who makes a place kick for a goal
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Examples
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Stephen Gostkowski is quick to correct anyone who says that getting the football back to a punter or the holder for a placekicker is a snap.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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Instead, the Bengals tag placekicker Shayne "Moonlight" Graham.
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On Sept. 20, Redskins placekicker Graham Gano missed a 52-yard field goal in overtime that would have beaten the Houston Texans.
Graham Gano tries to forget the last kick Barry Svrluga 2010
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American professional football player who was a placekicker for the Cleveland Browns.
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Quarterback Peyton Manning (recent neck surgery), safety Bob Sanders (torn bicep), placekicker Adam Vinatieri (hip/knee) and wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez (knee) should be able to take part in the workouts.
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Last week, Redskins placekicker Graham Gano missed a very makable field goal that could have been the difference in the game.
Redskins-Bears keys to victory: special teams LaVar Arrington 2010
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Adam Vinatieri gets the call as our placekicker for obvious reasons.
All-star squad: The best 53-man roster of NFL's past 10 years 2010
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SCOUTING THE SPECIAL TEAMS: Senior placekicker Collin Wagner is reliable from short to intermediate range, and there are plenty of weapons in the return game, but the rest of Penn State's special teams is unsettled.
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The big question remains at placekicker, where Jimmie Stevens will try winning the opening-day job a third straight season.
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Best Karma: I know the Redskins have had placekicker issues forever, but now they're profiting on the misery of others.
Redskins-Colts, Best and Worst Dan Steinberg 2010
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