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]