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Webster 1913 Edition


Punt

Punt

,
Verb.
I.
[F.
ponter
, or It.
puntare
, fr. L.
punctum
point. See
Point
.]
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.
To play at basset and omber.

PUNT

,
Noun.
[L. pons, a bridge.] A flat-bottomed boat used in caulking and repairing ships.