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punt

[pʌnt]

punt Definition

  • 1to push a small boat or punt along by pushing a pole against the bottom of the river, canal, etc.
  • 2a long narrow flat-bottomed boat with square ends, used on inland waterways

Using punt: Examples

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

  • Example

    We decided to punt down the river for a while.

  • Example

    He punted the boat along the river.

  • Example

    The punt was used to carry goods along the canal.

  • Example

    The river was too shallow for rowing, so we had to punt.

punt Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for punt

Phrases with punt

  • a type of shotgun used for duck hunting that is mounted on a punt

    Example

    He went duck hunting with his punt gun.

  • a play in American football where the receiving team catches the ball and attempts to run it back towards the opposing team's end zone

    Example

    The punt return was successful, gaining the team an extra 20 yards.

  • a competition for children in American football where they punt, pass, and kick a ball as far as they can

    Example

    He won the punt pass and kick competition at his school.

Origins of punt

from Old English 'punt', meaning 'a flat-bottomed boat'

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Summary: punt in Brief

The term 'punt' [pʌnt] refers to the act of propelling a flat-bottomed boat along a river or canal using a pole. It also refers to the boat itself, which has square ends and is used on inland waterways. Examples of usage include 'We decided to punt down the river for a while.' and 'The punt was used to carry goods along the canal.' Other phrases include 'punt gun,' 'punt return,' and 'punt pass and kick.'

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