PUNTED
Verb
punted
simple past tense and past participle of punt
Source: Wiktionary
PUNT
Punt, v. i. Etym: [F. ponter, or It. puntare, fr. L. punctum point. See Point.]
Definition: To play at basset, baccara, faro. or omber; to gamble. She heard . . . of his punting at gaming tables. Thackeray.
Punt, n.
Definition: Act of playing at basset, baccara, faro, etc.
Punt, n. Etym: [AS., fr. L. ponto punt, pontoon. See Pontoon.] (Naut.)
Definition: A flat-bottomed boat with square ends. It is adapted for use in shallow waters.
Punt, v. t.
1. To propel, as a boat in shallow water, by pushing with a pole against the bottom; to push or propel (anything) with exertion. Livingstone.
2. (Football)
Definition: To kick (the ball) before it touches the ground, when let fall from the hands.
Punt, n. (Football)
Definition: The act of punting the ball.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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