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kickbacks

/ˈkɪkbæks/

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A backward kick, a retrograde movement of an extremity.

Examples :

"The gymnast's kickbacks were impressive, propelling her higher and higher on the balance beam. "

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A covert – often illegal – payment in return for a favor consisting of providing an opportunity of chargeable transaction.

Examples :

"The construction worker lost his job when it was discovered he was accepting kickbacks from a supplier in exchange for using their cheaper, lower-quality materials. "

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(machinery) Recoil; a sudden backward motion, usually in the direction of the operator.

Examples :

""The old chainsaw was dangerous because of the frequent kickbacks, which could easily throw it back towards the user." "

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(machinery) An accident wherein an object being cut by a rotating blade or disk, such as a circular saw, is caught by the blade and thrown outward.

Examples :

"The woodworker always wore safety glasses because he knew that kickbacks from the table saw could be dangerous. "

technical machine industry work

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A dangerous buildup of gas pressure at the wellhead.

Examples :

"The sudden kickbacks at the wellhead signaled a critical problem requiring immediate shutdown. "

technical industry fuel

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The board separating one bowling lane from another at the pit end.

Examples :

"The bowling ball bounced off the kickbacks and knocked down the remaining pin on the adjacent lane. "

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In contract bridge, an ace asking convention initiated by the first step above four of the agreed trump suit.

Examples :

"In the contract bridge game, the opening player's "kickbacks" showed a strong hand. "

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A feature that saves the ball from draining and propels it back into play.

Examples :

"The soccer ball's kickbacks sent it flying back onto the field after it went over the sideline. "

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A relaxed party.

Examples :

"After a long week of exams, the students enjoyed some well-deserved kickbacks at the park. "

entertainment group