punting

[ˈpʌntɪŋ]

punting Definition

  • 1the activity of moving a boat by pushing a long pole against the bottom of a river, canal, or lake
  • 2a game played with an oval ball in which players kick the ball to each other and try to score points by kicking the ball over a bar between two posts at either end of a field

Using punting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "punting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We went punting on the river.

  • Example

    Punting is a popular activity in Cambridge.

  • Example

    The river was too shallow for punting.

  • Example

    He scored a goal from a long-range punt.

punting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for punting

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Summary: punting in Brief

Punting [ˈpʌntɪŋ] refers to the activity of moving a boat by pushing a long pole against the bottom of a river, canal, or lake. It can also refer to a game played with an oval ball in which players kick the ball to each other and try to score points by kicking the ball over a bar between two posts at either end of a field. Examples of punting include 'We went punting on the river' and 'He scored a goal from a long-range punt.'

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