PUNT


Meaning of PUNT in English

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 ]

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