formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence

[ Syn: irish pound , irish punt , pound ]

an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole

(football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground; the punt traveled 50 yards; punting is an important part of the game

[ Syn: punting ]

kick the ball

propel with a pole; pole barges on the river; We went punting in Cambridge

[ Syn: pole ]

place a bet on; Which horse are you backing?; Im betting on the new horse

[ Syn: bet on , back , gage , stake , game ]