coup de pied

Definitions of coup de pied
  1. noun
    the act of delivering a blow with the foot
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    types:
    coup franc
    (sports) a kick in which the ball is placed on the ground before kicking
    coup franc
    (soccer) a place kick that is allowed for a foul or infringement by the other team
    type of:
    coup
    a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
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