English to English
noun
- formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence
source: WordNet 3.0
- an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole
source: WordNet 3.0
- (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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- Act of playing at basset, baccara, faro, etc.
source: Webster 1913
- A flat-bottomed boat with square ends. It is adapted for use in shallow waters.
source: Webster 1913
- The act of punting the ball.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- kick the ball
source: WordNet 3.0
- propel with a pole
Pole barges on the river.
We went punting in Cambridge.
source: WordNet 3.0
- place a bet on
Which horse are you backing?.
I'm betting on the new horse.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To play at basset, baccara, faro. or omber; to gamble.
source: Webster 1913
- To propel, as a boat in shallow water, by pushing with a pole against the bottom; to push or propel (anything) with exertion.
source: Webster 1913
- To boat or hunt in a punt.
source: Webster 1913
