'Punt' definitions:

Definition of 'punt'

(from WordNet)
noun
Formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence [syn: Irish pound, Irish punt, punt, pound]
noun
An open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole
noun
(football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground; "the punt traveled 50 yards"; "punting is an important part of the game" [syn: punt, punting]
verb
Kick the ball
verb
Propel with a pole; "pole barges on the river"; "We went punting in Cambridge" [syn: punt, pole]
verb
Place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse" [syn: bet on, back, gage, stake, game, punt]

Definition of 'Punt'

From: GCIDE
  • Punt \Punt\, n. [AS., fr. L. ponto punt, pontoon. See Pontoon.] (Naut.) A flat-bottomed boat with square ends. It is adapted for use in shallow waters. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Punt'

From: GCIDE
  • Punt \Punt\, v. i. [F. ponter, or It. puntare, fr. L. punctum point. See Point.] To play at basset, baccara, faro. or omber; to gamble. [1913 Webster]
  • She heard . . . of his punting at gaming tables. --Thackeray. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Punt'

From: GCIDE
  • Punt \Punt\, n. Act of playing at basset, baccara, faro, etc. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Punt'

From: GCIDE
  • Punt \Punt\, v. t.
  • 1. To propel, as a boat in shallow water, by pushing with a pole against the bottom; to push or propel (anything) with exertion. --Livingstone. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Football) To kick (the ball) before it touches the ground, when let fall from the hands. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Punt'

From: GCIDE
  • Punt \Punt\, n. (Football) The act of punting the ball. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Punt'

From: GCIDE
  • Punt \Punt\, v. i.
  • 1. To boat or hunt in a punt. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • 2. To punt a football. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

Synonyms of 'punt'

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