Definition & Meaning of "punt"in English

to punt

VERB

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

Intransitive: to punt | to punt somewhere

Examples

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

Tourists often punt through the picturesque canals of the city.

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

Transitive: to punt the ball

Intransitive

Examples

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

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

Punt

NOUN

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.

Examples

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

The rugby player opted for a tactical punt to relieve pressure on their defensive line.

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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