punt

nouns

formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence

Irish pound, Irish punt, pound, punt

an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole

punt

is a type of (narrower)

a small vessel for travel on water

(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"

punt, punting

kick the ball

punt

is derived from

is derived from

domain category

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

is a type of (narrower)

drive or propel with the foot

propel with a pole

"pole barges on the river"; "We went punting in Cambridge"

pole, punt

is derived from

place a bet on

"Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse"

back, bet on, gage, game, punt, stake

is derived from