kick gently

Frequency: 6.57.1 per million words

to kick with little force

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Examples (10)

  • Marcia gently kicked the horse again to make it trot.
  • He had to kick the jammed door gently to avoid damaging it further.
  • The child gently kicked the ball, sending it rolling slowly across the grass.
  • Please kick the fragile package gently to dislodge it from the corner.
  • She would gently kick her brother under the table to get his attention.
  • The doctor advised him to kick his leg gently during rehabilitation.
  • A tap on the tire was too soft, so he gently kicked it to check the pressure.
  • With a small cough, he gently kicked his friend's chair.
  • He kicked the pebbles gently along the path as he walked.
  • The referee warned the player not to kick opponents gently or otherwise.