(n) a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics, Syn. kicking, Example:the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements; the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him
[けいえん, keien] (n, vs) (1) pretending to respect someone while in fact staying distant from him; (2) keeping at a distance; (3) kicking upstairs; giving a batter an "intentional walk"; (P)