punt

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punt Definition

• (n) formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence
• (n) an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole
• (n) (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"
• (v) kick the ball
• (v) propel with a pole; "pole barges on the river"; "We went punting in Cambridge"
• (v) place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I''m betting on the new horse"

punt Synonyms

• back
• bet on
• gage
• game
• Irish pound
• Irish punt
• pole
• pound
• punt
• punting
• stake