Definition of "punt"
- noun
A pontoon; a narrow shallow boat propelled by a pole.
A kick made by a player who drops the ball and kicks it before it hits the ground. Contrast drop kick.
A point in the game of faro.
A bet or wager.
An indentation in the base of a wine bottle.
A thin glass rod which is temporarily attached to a larger piece in order to better manipulate the larger piece.
The Irish pound, used as the unit of currency of Ireland until it was replaced by the euro in 2002.
- verb
To propel a punt or similar craft by means of a pole.
To kick a ball dropped from the hands before it hits the ground.
To kick a bouncing ball far and high.
To retreat from one's objective.
To stake against the bank, to back a horse, to gamble or take a chance more generally.
To make a highly speculative investment or other commitment, or take a wild guess.
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