Top synonyms for “punt”: back, bet on, gage, game, irish pound, irish punt, pole, pound, and 2 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)(football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground“the punt traveled 50 yards”
- (noun)an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole
- (noun)formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence
- (verb)place a bet on“Which horse are you backing?”
- (verb)propel with a pole“pole barges on the river”
- (verb)kick the ball
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "punt"?
Common synonyms for "punt" include back, bet on, gage, game, irish pound, irish punt. Our thesaurus lists 10 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "punt" mean?
(football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground Example: "the punt traveled 50 yards"
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