punt (Meaning)
punt (n)
formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence
an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole
(football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground
punt (v)
kick the ball
propel with a pole
place a bet on
punt (v. i.)
To boat or hunt in a punt.
To punt a football.
Synonyms & Antonyms of punt
punt Sentence Examples
- Tom decided to punt the football rather than risk a turnover near their own end zone.
- Sarah watched as the quarterback prepared to punt the ball downfield, hoping for good field position.
- Jenna's heart raced as she saw the opposing team line up to punt on fourth down, sensing a momentum shift.
- The coach's decision to punt rather than go for it on fourth down was met with mixed reactions from the crowd.
- With the game tied and only seconds left on the clock, the team opted to punt and play for overtime.
- Jake's booming punt sailed high into the air, forcing the opposing returner to call for a fair catch.
- Sarah's punt landed just inside the opponent's 20-yard line, pinning them deep in their own territory.
- Tom's precise punting technique earned him a spot as the team's primary punter.
- Jenna's punt traveled over 50 yards, flipping the field position in her team's favor.
- Jake's punt was blocked by the opposing team's special teams unit, resulting in a turnover and excellent field position for the other team.
FAQs About the word punt
formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence, an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole, (football) a ki
dinghy, watercraft, sampan, kayak, gig,pontoon, curragh, johnboat, surfboat, shallop
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Tom decided to punt the football rather than risk a turnover near their own end zone.
Sarah watched as the quarterback prepared to punt the ball downfield, hoping for good field position.
Jenna's heart raced as she saw the opposing team line up to punt on fourth down, sensing a momentum shift.
The coach's decision to punt rather than go for it on fourth down was met with mixed reactions from the crowd.
