n. An open flatbottom boat with squared ends, used in shallow waters and usually propelled by a long pole. v. punt·ed, punt·ing, punts v.tr. 1. To propel (a boat) with a pole. 2. To carry in a punt. v.intr. To go in a punt. [Probably Middle English *punt, from Old English punt, from Latin pontō, pontoon, flatbottom boat, from pōns, pont-, bridge; see pent- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] punter n. |
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intr.v. punt·ed, punt·ing, punts 1. Games To lay a bet against the bank, as in roulette. 2. Chiefly British Slang To gamble. [French ponter, from obsolete pont, past participle of pondre, to put (obsolete), lay an egg, from Old French, to lay an egg, from Latin pōnere; see apo- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] punter n. |
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n. The indentation in the bottom of a champagne or wine bottle. [Perhaps from PUNTY.] (click for a larger image) punt4 |
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