Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coice
noun
/kɔɪs/
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Definition
A kick or strike made with the hind leg of an animal, especially a horse.
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Examples
- The horse gave a sharp coice when the rider adjusted the saddle.
- During the rodeo, the bull made a sudden coice, sending the cowboy tumbling.
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Meaning
Coice refers specifically to the action of an animal, particularly when it kicks backward with its hind leg, often used to fend off or protect itself.
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Synonyms
- kick
- strike
- blow