GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Punt , v. i. [F. ponter, or It. puntare, fr. L. punctum point. See Point.] To play at basset, baccara, faro. or omber; to gamble.
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   She heard . . . of his punting at gaming tables.
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   Punt, n. Act of playing at basset, baccara, faro, etc.
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   Punt, n. [AS., fr. L. ponto punt, pontoon. See Pontoon.] (Naut.) A flat-bottomed boat with square ends. It is adapted for use in shallow waters.
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   Punt, v. t.
   To propel, as a boat in shallow water, by pushing with a pole against the bottom; to push or propel (anything) with exertion.
   Livingstone.
   
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   (Football) To kick (the ball) before it touches the ground, when let fall from the hands.
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   Punt, n. (Football) The act of punting the ball.
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   Punt, v. i.
   To boat or hunt in a punt.
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   To punt a football.
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