punt
//pʌnt//
Noun
puntSingular
puntsPlural
1
A long, narrow flat-bottomed boat propelled with a pole, used on rivers.
We hired a punt and spent the afternoon on the river.
2
A kick in which the ball is dropped and kicked before it touches the ground, especially in American football.
The punter executed a perfect punt that traveled 50 yards down the field.
Synonym
Verb
to puntInfinitive
puntPresent tense
puntedPast tense
puntedPast participle
puntingPresent participle
puntsThird-person singular
1
To propel a punt or travel in a punt on a river.
We punted along the river on a sunny afternoon.
2
To kick a ball by dropping it and striking it before it hits the ground.
The punter punted the ball down the field.
3
To choose to delay or avoid making a decision or taking action.
The committee decided to punt on the budget issue until next month.
Noun
puntSingular
puntsPlural
1
A bet or wager, especially in gambling.
He placed a small punt on the horse race.