punts

[pʌnts]

punts Definition

a long, narrow flat-bottomed boat with square ends, used for transporting people or goods in shallow water.

Using punts: Examples

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

• Example

  The river was full of punts and canoes.

• Example

  We rented a punt and went down the river.

• Example

  The punts were used to transport goods along the canal.

punts Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for punts

• flatboat
• barge
• dory
• skiff

Phrases with punts

• go punt

  to go boating in a punt

  Example

  We decided to go punt on the river.

• punt race

  a race between punts

  Example

  The annual punt race is a popular event in the town.

• punt pole

  a long pole used to propel a punt

  Example

  He used the punt pole to push the boat away from the bank.

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Summary: punts in Brief

A 'punt' [pʌnts] is a long, narrow, flat-bottomed boat with square ends that is used for transporting people or goods in shallow water. Examples of usage include 'The river was full of punts and canoes.' and 'We rented a punt and went down the river.' Phrases associated with 'punt' include 'go punt,' 'punt race,' and 'punt pole.'