punting Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground
punt.
- the punt traveled 50 yards
- punting is an important part of the game
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verb kick the ball
punt.
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verb propel with a pole
pole; punt.
- pole barges on the river
- We went punting in Cambridge
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verb place a bet on
stake; bet on; back; gage; game; punt.
- Which horse are you backing?
- I'm betting on the new horse
