n. & v.
n. a long narrow flat-bottomed boat, square at both ends, used mainly for pleasure on rivers and propelled by a long pole.
v. 1 tr. propel (a punt) with a pole. 2 intr. & tr. travel or convey in a punt. punter n.
[ ME f. MLG punte, punto & MDu. ponte ferry-boat f. L ponto Gaulish transport vessel ]