Ορισμός και Σημασία του "punt"

to punt

ΡΉΜΑ

to propel or navigate a flat-bottomed boat, known as a punt

Intransitive: to punt | to punt somewhere

Example

Tourists often punt through the picturesque canals of the city.

As a leisurely activity, families often punt together on weekends.

On a lazy Sunday afternoon, the friends decided to punt along the tranquil river.

to kick the ball a long distance in soccer in an attempt to change field position

Transitive: to punt the ball

Intransitive

Example

With little time on the clock, the team strategically punted the ball out of bounds.

The quarterback decided to punt the ball deep into the opponent 's territory to reset the field position.

Facing a challenging defensive situation, the team decided to punt the ball rather than risk turning it over.

Punt

ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ

a method of kicking the ball where it is dropped from the hands and kicked before it hits the ground

What is a "punt"?

A punt is a type of kick used in sports like football and rugby. It involves dropping the ball from the hands and kicking it before it hits the ground. The player usually punts the ball while it is in the air, sending it a long distance. The purpose of a punt is often to move the ball down the field quickly or to give the opposing team a more difficult position to play from.

Example

The punter 's accurate punt allowed the coverage team to down the ball inside the 10-yard line.

The quarterback practiced his punt technique to improve field position for the team.

He launched a high punt that traveled over 50 yards downfield.

an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole

formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence

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