place-kick I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\noun alsoplacement kick : the kicking of a ball (as in football) placed or held in a stationary position on the ground — compare dropkick, punt II. transitive verb 1.: to kick (a ball) from a stationary position 2.: to score by means of a place-kick < place-kicked the extra point > intransitive verb : to make a place-kick < ability to place-kick is a great asset to a fullback >