freekick
nounUK /ˌfriːˈkɪk/
US /ˌfriːˈkɪk/
A freekick is a chance to kick the ball without anyone stopping you, given after the other team breaks a rule.
The player scored a goal from a freekick just outside the box.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. In some sports, a freekick is an unopposed kick used to restart play after a stoppage.
He took the freekick quickly before the defenders were ready.
3. A freekick can also mean a direct shot at goal awarded for a serious foul.
The freekick curled over the wall and into the top corner.
4. Informally, a freekick is any easy opportunity to do something without opposition.
With no one guarding him, it was a freekick for the striker.