Commentary: KICK[+event][+motion][+blow][+with_foot]
Examples:
He got a concussion from a kick in the head from a horse.
The soccer player gave the ball a tremendous kick that sent it past the goalie.
The showgirls lined up in a row and began their famous kick.
The persistent kicks of a child against the back of her seat on the plane annoyed Mary.
Mappings:
PropBank: kick.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1
Commentary: KICK[+force][+kinetic][+jolt][+sudden]
Examples:
The missile accelerated with a kick.
John felt the kick of the rifle as it discharged its bullet.
The kick of the engine almost unseated Bob when he revved up the motorcycle.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3
Commentary: KICK[+event][+stimulation][+sudden][+physiological]
Examples:
That double espresso really gave me a kick.
The junkie felt the familiar kick of the heroin coursing through his veins.
The margaritas tasted smooth but had a powerful kick.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 5
Commentary: KICK[+state][+emotional][+pleasure][+thrilling]
Examples:
It was a kick for him to see his oldest grandson competing in the tennis tournament.
Those kids are doing these crimes just for kicks.
John gets his kicks snowboarding.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 2a
Commentary: KICK[+activity][+widespread][+fad]
Examples:
Mary is always trying the latest dieting kick.
He never really got into the jogging kick.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 2b
Commentary: KICK[+event][+speech_act][+complaint]
Examples:
He called the front desk with some kick about the air conditioner not working.
What's her kick anyway - she should be happy with these results.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4
Commentary: KICK[+event][+motion][+thrust][+leg][+rhythmical][+of_stroke][+swim]
Examples:
The instructor taught the children a basic kick in the swimming pool.
The coach has helped her improve the efficiency of her side kick.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 6