PUNTS

Noun

punts

plural of punt

Verb

punts

Third-person singular simple present indicative form 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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According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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