wall kick
The term "wall kick" has different meanings in video games and sports, primarily describing a movement that involves interaction with a wall or barrier.
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Definition
B2Video Games
(technical)A movement in games like Tetris where a piece shifts sideways after rotating near the playfield's edge, allowing it to fit into a new position.
Example
- The player used a wall kick to fit the T-shaped piece into the narrow gap.
B1Video Games
(informal)A maneuver where a character jumps off a wall to gain extra height or change direction.
Example
- To reach the higher platform, the character performed a wall kick.
B2Sports
(informal)A technique in soccer where a player kicks the ball off a wall or barrier to alter its path.
Example
- The player executed a perfect wall kick to pass the ball around the defender.
Similar
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