noun
formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland
Synonyms
Irish pound
Irish punt
pound
Examples
- equal to 100 pence
noun
an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole
noun
(football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground
Synonyms
Examples
- the punt traveled 50 yards
- punting is an important part of the game
verb
propel with a pole
Synonyms
Examples
- pole barges on the river
- We went punting in Cambridge
verb
place a bet on
Synonyms
Examples
- Which horse are you backing?
- I'm betting on the new horse