Lexic.us

Definition of Punt

1. Noun. Formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence.

2. Verb. Kick the ball.

3. Noun. An open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole.

4. Verb. Propel with a pole. "We went punting in Cambridge"

5. Noun. (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground. "Punting is an important part of the game"

6. Verb. Place a bet on. "They punt the money "; "I'm betting on the new horse"

Definition of Punt

1. v. i. To play at basset, baccara, faro. or omber; to gamble.

2. n. Act of playing at basset, baccara, faro, etc.

3. n. A flat-bottomed boat with square ends. It is adapted for use in shallow waters.

4. v. t. To propel, as a boat in shallow water, by pushing with a pole against the bottom; to push or propel (anything) with exertion.

5. n. The act of punting the ball.

6. v. i. To boat or hunt in a punt.

Definition of Punt

1. Noun. (nautical) A pontoon; a narrow shallow boat propelled by a pole. ¹

2. Verb. (nautical) To propel a punt or similar craft by means of a pole. ¹

3. Verb. (rugby American football Australian Rules football Gaelic football soccer) To kick a ball dropped from the hands before it hits the ground. ¹

4. Verb. (soccer) To kick a bouncing ball far and high. ¹

5. Verb. To retreat from one's objective. ¹

6. Noun. (rugby American football soccer) A kick made by a player who drops the ball and kicks it before it hits the ground. Contrast drop kick. ¹

7. Noun. A point in the game of faro. ¹

8. Noun. A bet or wager ¹

9. Noun. An indentation in the base of a wine bottle. ¹

10. Noun. (context: glassblowing) A thin glass rod which is temporarily attached to a larger piece in order to better manipulate the larger piece. ¹

11. Verb. (British chiefly Ireland) To stake against the bank, to back a horse, to gamble or take a chance more generally ¹

12. Verb. (figuratively) To make a highly speculative investment or other commitment, or take a wild guess. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Punt

1. to propel through water with a pole [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Punt

punners punnet punnets punnier punniest punnily punniness punning punningly punnings

punnology punny puns punster punsters punt (current term) punt gun punt returner punt returners puntarella

punte punted puntee puntees punters punties puntilla puntillas punting

Other Resources: