punts

[US]/pʌnts/
[UK]/pʌnts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.(plural) long, shallow, flat-bottomed boats propelled by a pole
v.(3rd person sing.) to propel a flat-bottomed boat with a pole; to place a bet against the dealer in certain card games; to navigate a flat-bottomed boat along a river (especially for pleasure); to speculate in stocks

Phrases & Collocations

punts scored

punts returned

punts attempted

punts blocked

punts kicked

punts averaged

punts returned for

punts in play

punts for distance

punts out

Example Sentences

he punts the ball down the field.

she punts on the decision to move forward.

the team often punts on fourth down.

he punts when faced with tough questions.

they usually punt their responsibilities to others.

she decided to punt on the project deadline.

the coach told the players to punt wisely.

he often punts when he doesn't know the answer.

during the meeting, she punts on the budget issue.

the quarterback decided to punt instead of risk a pass.

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