punt

Meanings

• formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence
• an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole
• (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"
• kick the ball
• propel with a pole
  • "We went punting in Cambridge"
• place a bet on

Synonyms

back, bet on, gage, game, Irish pound, Irish punt, pole, pound, punting, stake