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Definition of "kickoff" []
- Football A place kick in football that starts play at the beginning of a half or after a team has scored. (noun)
- Sports A kick of a stationary ball from the middle of the field in soccer that starts play at the beginning of a half or after a goal has been scored. (noun)
- Sports A similar kick in Rugby. (noun)
- Informal A beginning: the kickoff of a charity campaign. (noun)
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Use "kickoff" in a sentence
- "Holliday also led the Tigers in kickoff returns (22 for a 22.4 average), but junior CB Ron Brooks (13-19. 4) is back."
- "Also, kickoff is set for 3: 30 and the game will be broadcast on ESPNU."
- "Remember kickoff is scheduled for noon and the game will be broadcast by the ACC Network (formerly Raycom)."
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