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Pronunciation : Punt
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [F. ponter, or It. puntare, fr. L. punctum point. See Point.]
Definition : Defn: To play at basset, baccara, faro. or omber; to gamble. She heard . . . of his punting at gaming tables. Thackeray.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Punt
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: Act of playing at basset, baccara, faro, etc.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Punt
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [AS., fr. L. ponto punt, pontoon. See Pontoon.] (Naut.)
Definition : Defn: A flat-bottomed boat with square ends. It is adapted for use in shallow waters.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Punt
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 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)

Defn: To kick (the ball) before it touches the ground, when let fall from the hands.

t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Punt
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: The act of punting the ball.

(Football)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913