punt

UK
/pʌnt/
US
/pʌnt/

Übersetzungen

puntsubstantiv
punts
Pl.
UK
/pʌnt/
US
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He made a punt on the outcome of the game.
Он сделал ставку на исход игры.
They took a punt down the river.
Они спустились по реке на плоскодонке.
The player made a punt to gain field position.
Игрок сделал удар, чтобы выиграть позицию на поле.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
puntverb
punted
Präteritum
punted
Partizip Perfekt
punting
Gerundium
UK
/pʌnt/
US
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He decided to punt the ball down the field.
Он решил пнуть мяч по полю.
The team had to punt the ball to the other side.
Команде пришлось отбить мяч на другую сторону.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
puntadjektiv
UK
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US
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Used attributively (e.g., punt coverage, punt return) to denote something connected with a football punt.

Definitionen

puntsubstantiv
A long, narrow, flat-bottomed boat with square ends, propelled with a pole, used on inland waters chiefly for recreation.
They spent the afternoon leisurely drifting down the river in a punt.
A kick in which the ball is dropped and then kicked before it touches the ground, used in American and Canadian football.
The team decided to punt on fourth down to gain better field position.
A small indentation at the bottom of a wine bottle.
The sommelier explained that the punt in the wine bottle helps with sediment collection.
The basic monetary unit of the Republic of Ireland from 1928 until 2002; the Irish pound.
Before the euro was introduced, prices in Ireland were listed in punts.
An informal attempt, speculation, or gamble made with a degree of risk.
He took a punt on a little-known tech start-up and it paid off.
puntverb
To kick a ball, especially a football, after it is dropped from the hands and before it touches the ground.
The player decided to punt the ball downfield to gain better field position.
To delay making a decision or taking action, often in the hope that the situation will improve or become clearer.
The committee decided to punt on the issue until more information was available.
To travel or convey in a punt, a flat-bottomed boat.
They decided to punt along the river to enjoy the scenic views.
To place a bet or speculate, especially on horse racing or financial markets.
Many casual gamblers punt on the Grand National each year.
puntadjektiv
Relating to, involving, or designed for a punt in football.
The coach emphasized punt coverage during practice.