punts in English

noun

1

a long, narrow, flat-bottomed boat, square at both ends and propelled with a long pole, used on inland waters chiefly for recreation.

I had no oars because I thought I could propel the punt with a primitive sail that I had assembled.

2

an act of punting a ball.

Knox went to punt, but a strong rush by Macalester forced the punter to hurry the kick, and the punt went only 5 yards.

3

a bet.

those taking a punt on the company's success

4

the basic monetary unit of the Republic of Ireland (until replaced by the euro), equal to 100 Irish pence.

The old punt is equal to one euro and twenty seven cent.

verb

1

travel or convey in a punt.

A flight in the vintage aircraft was one treat, with a punt down the Thames at Henley, then a restaurant meal to follow.

2

kick (the ball) after it is dropped from the hands and before it reaches the ground.

he used to be able to punt a football farther than anyone

3

delay in answering or taking action; equivocate.

he would continue to punt on questions of Medicare

4

(in some gambling card games) place a bet against the bank.

Therefore, if you were punting with a stake of £2 per point, you would win 32 x £2 = £64.

noun

• pound

verb

• bet on, back, stake, game, gage
• pole

Use "punts" in a sentence

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2. The Cam always looks so peaceful, especially so on a winter's day with no punts or rowing boats in sight.

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