punt meaning and definition

PUNT noun

Definition of punt (noun)

1. formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence
   • synonyms: Irish pound, Irish punt, pound
2. an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole
3. (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"
   • synonyms: punting

PUNT verb

Definition of punt (verb)

1. kick the ball
2. propel with a pole
   • "pole barges on the river"; "We went punting in Cambridge"
   • synonyms: pole
3. place a bet on
   • "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse"
   • synonyms: back, bet on, gage, game, stake