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- pronunciation:
- puhnt
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
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noun |
| definition: |
in football, a kick made by dropping the ball and then kicking it before it hits the ground. (Cf. drop kick, place kick.)
He launched an excellent punt that pinned the receiving team well back. |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
punts, punting, punted |
| definition: |
to drop and then kick (a football) before it hits the ground.
The team punted the ball on the final down. |
| related words: |
kick |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to punt a football.
It was fourth down and they decided to punt instead of taking any risks. |
| related words: |
kick off |
| derivation: |
punter (n.) |
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