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Webster 1913 Edition
Punt
Punt
,Verb.
I.
To play at basset, baccara, faro. or omber; to gamble.
She heard . . . of his
punting
at gaming tables. Thackeray.
Punt
,Noun.
Act of playing at basset, baccara, faro, etc.
Punt
,Noun.
[AS., fr. L.
ponto
punt, pontoon. See Pontoon
.] (Naut.)
A flat-bottomed boat with square ends. It is adapted for use in shallow waters.
Punt
,Verb.
T.
1.
To propel, as a boat in shallow water, by pushing with a pole against the bottom; to push or propel (anything) with exertion.
Livingstone.
2.
(Football)
To kick (the ball) before it touches the ground, when let fall from the hands.
Punt
,Noun.
(Football)
The act of punting the ball.
Webster 1828 Edition
Punt
PUNT
,Verb.
I.
PUNT
,Noun.