Punt

Noun

 * 1)  A pontoon; a narrow shallow boat propelled by a pole.

Verb

 * 1)  To propel a punt or similar craft by means of a pole.

Verb

 * 1)  To kick a ball dropped from the hands before it hits the ground.
 * 2) To retreat from one's objective.

Derived terms

 * drop punt
 * punt returner
 * punter
 * torpedo punt

Noun

 * 1)  A kick made by a player who drops the ball and kicks it before it hits the ground. Contrast drop kick.

Noun

 * 1) A point in the game of faro.
 * 2) A bet or wager
 * 3) An indentation in the base of a wine bottle.
 * 4)  A thin glass rod which is temporarily attached to a larger piece in order to better manipulate the larger piece.

Verb

 * 1)  To stake against the bank, to back a horse, to gamble or take a chance more generally

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