Dictionary definition · punt
noun
- 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"
verb
- kick the ball
- propel with a pole"pole barges on the river"
- place a bet on"Which horse are you backing?"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).