punt


punt (http://definr.com/punt)

     n 1: the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence [syn:
           Irish pound, pound]
     2: an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and
        propelled by a long pole
     3: (football) kicking in which the football is dropped from the
        hands and kicked before it touches the ground; "the punt
        traveled 50 yards"; "punting is an important part of the
        game" [syn: punting]
     v 1: kick the ball; in certain kinds of sports
     2: propel with a pole; of barges on rivers, for example [syn: pole]
     3: place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?" "I'm betting
        on the new horse" [syn: bet on, back, gage, stake,
         game]