"banana kick" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: banana kicks [plural]
Etymology: From the curved shape of the fruit. Head templates: {{en-noun}} banana kick (plural banana kicks)
  1. (sports) A kick that causes a spin to make the ball bend away from the player's body. Categories (topical): Sports Translations (type of kick): banaanipotku (Finnish)

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