What is the meaning of punt?

noun

  • Formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence.
  • An open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole.
  • Football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground. (
    • usage: "the punt traveled 50 yards"; "punting is an important part of the game"

verb

  • Kick the ball.
  • Propel with a pole.
    • usage: "pole barges on the river"; "We went punting in Cambridge"
  • Place a bet on.
    • usage: "Which horse are you backing"; "I'm betting on the new horse"
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