Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

kick-over

verb
/ˈkɪkˌoʊ.vər/
Definition
To cause something to overturn or fall over, typically by a sudden movement or force.
Examples
  • The children kicked over the empty bottle, sending it rolling across the yard.
  • During the game, a player accidentally kicked over the goalpost.
  • He was so angry that he kicked over the chair in frustration.
Meaning
The act of pushing or striking an object in a way that causes it to topple or flip over.
Synonyms
  • overturn
  • topple
  • knock over