punt
Speech parts
1. punt - Noun
2. punt - Verb
3. Punt - Proper noun
Meaning
To play at basset, baccara, faro. or omber; to gamble.
Act of playing at basset, baccara, faro, etc.
A flat-bottomed boat with square ends. It is adapted for use in shallow waters.
To propel, as a boat in shallow water, by pushing with a pole against the bottom; to push or propel (anything) with exertion.
To kick (the ball) before it touches the ground, when let fall from the hands.
The act of punting the ball.
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Examples
Which horse are you backing?
I'm betting on the new horse
pole barges on the river
We went punting in Cambridge
the punt traveled 50 yards
punting is an important part of the game