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penalty kick

Syllabification: (pen·al·ty kick)
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Definition of penalty kick

noun

  • 1 Soccer a free kick at the goal from the penalty spot (which only the goalkeeper is allowed to defend), awarded to the attacking team after a foul within the penalty area by an opponent.
  • 2 Rugby a placekick awarded to a team after an offense by an opponent.

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