to punt
Third Person
punts
Present Participle
punting
Past Tense
punted
Past Participle
punted
1
to propel or navigate a flat-bottomed boat, known as a punt
- On a lazy Sunday afternoon, the friends decided to punt along the tranquil river.
- Tourists often punt through the picturesque canals of the city.
- In Cambridge, it's a popular pastime for visitors to punt on the River Cam.
- The experienced guide demonstrated the proper technique to punt efficiently.
- As a leisurely activity, families often punt together on weekends.
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2
to kick the ball a long distance in soccer in an attempt to change field position
transitive
- Facing a challenging defensive situation, the team decided to punt the ball rather than risk turning it over.
- The quarterback decided to punt the ball deep into the opponent's territory to reset the field position.
- With little time on the clock, the team strategically punted the ball out of bounds.
- In an attempt to flip the field, the player skillfully punted the ball over the opposing team's heads.
- Unable to advance further, the player chose to punt rather than risk a turnover.