punt

/pʌnt/

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The punter kicks the football high into the air.

Definition

Noun:
- (Sports - American Football): A specific type of kick where the ball is dropped from the hands and kicked before it makes contact with the ground.
- (Nautical): A long, flat-bottomed boat, typically square at both ends, designed for use in shallow waters and propelled by pushing a long pole against the riverbed.
- (Historical Currency): Formerly, the basic monetary unit of Ireland, equal to 100 pence, before the adoption of the euro.
Verb:
- (Sports): To perform the action of kicking a dropped ball before it hits the ground.
- (Nautical): To propel a flat-bottomed boat by pushing a long pole against the bottom of a river or lake.
- (Gambling): To place a bet or wager on an outcome, such as in a horse race or game.

Usage Examples

Noun (Sports):
- The punt was perfectly executed, pinning the opposing team deep in their own territory.
- A good punt can change the field position dramatically.
Noun (Nautical):
- We rented a punt for a leisurely trip down the river.
- The traditional wooden punt is a common sight in Cambridge.
Noun (Currency):
- Prices were listed in both pounds and punts before Ireland switched to the euro.
Verb (Sports):
- The quarterback had to punt on fourth down.
- He punted the ball out of bounds to stop the clock.
Verb (Nautical):
- We spent the afternoon punting along the River Cam.
- She skillfully punted the boat around the bend.
Verb (Gambling):
- He decided to punt a large sum on the favorite to win.
- I wouldn't punt on that horse; its form is poor.

Advanced Usage

"Take a punt (on something)" (Idiomatic - British English): To take a chance or risk on something, often based on a hunch rather than certainty.
- The market is unpredictable, but I'll take a punt on these tech stocks.
- We didn't know if the restaurant would be good, but we took a punt and were pleasantly surprised.

Variants and Related Words

Punter (noun):
- Gambling Context: A person who places bets.
  - The bookmaker welcomed the punters to the racecourse.
- General British Informal Use: A customer, client, or user (e.g., of a service).
  - The new policy was unpopular with the punters.
- Sports Context: A player who executes a punt.
  - The team's punter is also the holder for field goals.

Synonyms

Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Punt" does not commonly form phrasal verbs. Its idiomatic use "take a punt on" is covered above.)

Related Idioms

"Punt the ball" / "Punt the issue" (Metaphorical): To defer a decision or problem, effectively passing it to someone else or to a later time, similar to kicking the ball away in football.
- The committee couldn't agree, so they just punted the issue to next quarter.

The punter kicks the football high into the air.

Noun

(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
an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole
formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence

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