punting

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/ˈpʌntɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To propel a punt or similar craft by means of a pole.

verb

To dropkick; to kick something a considerable distance.
To equivocate and delay or put off (answering a question, addressing an issue, etc).
To retreat from one's objective; to abandon an effort one still notionally supports.
To make the best choice from a set of non-ideal alternatives.

verb

To play at basset, baccara, faro, etc.
To stake against the bank, to back a horse, to gamble or take a chance more generally
To make a highly speculative investment or other commitment, or take a wild guess.

Related words

Synonyms

punter kickoffs kickers placekicker yardage kicking touchback returner pigskin fumbles quarterback rushers yardline backfield signal caller downfield

Associated

skiff punt kickoff yards regatta kicker downed kick thames

Rhymes

grunting confronting bunting hunting fronting affronting shunting stinting blunting stunting

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