punts Synonyms

punts Meaning

punts

a long narrow flat-bottomed boat with square ends usually propelled with a pole, the act or an instance of punting (see punt entry 1) a ball, the monetary pound of Ireland, to punt a ball, to defer (something) indefinitely, a long narrow flat-bottomed boat with square ends usually pushed along with a pole, to play at a gambling game against the banker, to pass (something, such as a problem) to someone else, to propel (a boat, such as a punt) with a pole, to propel (as a punt) with a pole, the act or an instance of punting a ball, to kick a football before it touches the ground when dropped from the hands, to defer a decision about something, to kick (something, such as a football or soccer ball) with the top of the foot before the ball which is dropped from the hands hits the ground, a concave indentation in the bottom of a wine bottle, gamble

punts Sentence Examples

  1. The punter sent a booming punt deep into the opposing team's territory.
  2. The football player dropped the punt and the other team recovered it.
  3. The punter was known for his powerful and precise punts that consistently pinned opponents back.
  4. The coach ordered the team to practice their punts relentlessly.
  5. The quarterback was sacked and had to punt away the ball.
  6. The field goal attempt was blocked, but the kicker recovered the ball and punted it out of bounds.
  7. The punter fumbled the snap and the other team tackled him behind the line of scrimmage.
  8. The punter's high and short punt gave the opposing team excellent field position.
  9. The punter's rugby-style punt sailed over the opposing team's heads and into the end zone.
  10. The team's punter was injured and the backup was forced into action.

FAQs About the word punts

a long narrow flat-bottomed boat with square ends usually propelled with a pole, the act or an instance of punting (see punt entry 1) a ball, the monetary pound

currachs, rowboats, pontoons, dinghies, pinnaces, crafts, schooners, dinks, gigs, flatboats

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The punter sent a booming punt deep into the opposing team's territory.

The football player dropped the punt and the other team recovered it.

The punter was known for his powerful and precise punts that consistently pinned opponents back.

The coach ordered the team to practice their punts relentlessly.