Category:Punt

Punt, v. i. Etym: [f. ponter, or it. puntare, fr. L. punctum point. See point.]

Defn: to play at basset, baccara, faro. or omber; to gamble. She heard. . . of his punting at gaming tables. Thackeray.

Punt Punt, n.

Defn: act of playing at basset, baccara, faro, etc.

Punt Punt, n. Etym: [as., fr. L. ponto punt, pontoon. See pontoon.] (naut.)

Defn: a flat-bottomed boat with square ends. It is adapted for use in Shallow waters.

Punt Punt, v. t.

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.

Punt Punt, n. (football)

Defn: the act of punting the ball.