corner kick

/ˌkɔrnər kɪk/
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Definitions of corner kick
  1. noun
    a free kick from the corner awarded to the other side when a player has sent the ball behind his own goal line
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    type of:
    free kick
    (soccer) a place kick that is allowed for a foul or infringement by the other team
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