PUNT

Punt

A punt is a flat-bottomed boat with a square-cut bow, designed for use in small rivers or other shallow water. Punting refers to boating in a punt. The punter generally propels the punt by pushing against the river bed with a pole. A punt should not be confused with a gondola, which is propelled by an oar rather than a pole.

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punt

Noun

  1. A pontoon; a narrow shallow boat propelled by a pole.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A kick made by a player who drops the ball and kicks it before it hits the ground. Contrast drop kick.

Noun (etymology 3)

  1. A point in the game of faro.
  2. The act of playing at basset, baccara, faro, etc.
  3. A bet or wager.
  4. An indentation in the base of a wine bottle.
  5. A thin glass rod which is temporarily attached to a larger piece in order to better manipulate the larger piece.

Noun (etymology 4)

  1. The Irish pound, used as the unit of currency of Ireland until it was replaced by the euro in 2002.

Verb

  1. To propel a punt or similar craft by means of a pole.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To kick a ball dropped from the hands before it hits the ground.
  2. To kick a bouncing ball far and high.
  3. To retreat from one's objective.

Verb (etymology 3)

  1. To stake against the bank, to back a horse, to gamble or take a chance more generally
  2. To make a highly speculative investment or other commitment, or take a wild guess.


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