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punt

UK
/pʌnt/
US
/pʌnt/

Translations

puntnoun
punts
pl
UK
/pʌnt/
US
/pʌnt/
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.
Additional translations
пинок
лодка
Synonyms
try
shot
attempt
pass
kick
puntverb
punted
Past Simple
punted
Past Participle
punting
Gerund
UK
/pʌnt/
US
/pʌnt/
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.
Additional translations
толчок
Synonyms
send
launch
propel
boot
kick
puntadjective
UK
/pʌnt/
US
/pʌnt/
Used attributively (e.g., punt coverage, punt return) to denote something connected with a football punt.

Definitions

puntnoun
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.
puntadjective
Relating to, involving, or designed for a punt in football.
The coach emphasized punt coverage during practice.
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