punt Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence
    Irish punt; pound; Irish pound.
  2. noun an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole
  3. noun (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground
    punting.
    • the punt traveled 50 yards
    • punting is an important part of the game
  4. verb kick the ball
  5. verb propel with a pole
    pole.
    • pole barges on the river
    • We went punting in Cambridge
  6. verb place a bet on
    stake; bet on; back; gage; game.
    • Which horse are you backing?
    • I'm betting on the new horse

WordNet

Punt intransitive verb
Etymology
F. ponter, or It. puntare, fr. L. punctum point. See Point.
Definitions
  1. To play at basset, baccara, faro. or omber; to gamble.
    She heard . . . of his punting at gaming tables. Thackeray.
Punt noun
Definitions
  1. Act of playing at basset, baccara, faro, etc.
Punt noun
Etymology
AS., fr. L. ponto punt, pontoon. See Pontoon.
Definitions
  1. (Naut.) A flat-bottomed boat with square ends. It is adapted for use in shallow waters.
Punt transitive verb
Definitions
  1. To propel, as a boat in shallow water, by pushing with a pole against the bottom; to push or propel (anything) with exertion. Livingstone.
  2. (Football) To kick (the ball) before it touches the ground, when let fall from the hands.
Punt noun
Definitions
  1. (Football) The act of punting the ball.

Webster 1913