Punt

Part of speech: noun (n.)

Act of playing at basset, baccara, faro, etc.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

A flat-bottomed boat with square ends. It is adapted for use in shallow waters.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

The act of punting the ball.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To play at basset, baccara, faro. or omber; to gamble. She heard . . . of his punting at gaming tables. Thackeray.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

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. To kick (the ball) before it touches the ground, when let fall from the hands.