Meaning Punt
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The dimple or indentation in the bottom of a bottle, originally meant to strengthen hand-blown glass containers; now mostly for show, except in sparkling wine bottles. Bottles for Champagne and sparkl [..]
Source: winespectator.com

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"to kick a ball dropped from the hands before it hits the ground," 1845, first in a Rugby list of football rules, perhaps from dialectal punt "to push, strike," alteration of Midla [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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"kick," 1845; see punt (v.).
Source: etymonline.com

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"flat-bottomed river boat," late Old English punt, perhaps an ancient survival of British Latin ponto "flat-bottomed boat" (see OED), a kind of Gallic transport (Caesar), also &quo [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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The hollow at the bottom of some bottles.
Source: craftbeer.com

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A useful way of measuring the sophistication of a soccer crowd is to listen to their reaction to a long punt by the goalkeeper. If they ooh! and aah! as the ball arcs downfield for 40 or 50 yards, cha [..]
Source: socceramerica.com

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[from the punch line of an old joke referring to American football "Drop back 15 yards and punt!"] v. 1. To give up, typically without any intention of retrying. "Let's punt the mo [..]
Source: hacker-dictionary.com

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Apparently a region in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia and/or southern Arabia. At times identified with God's Land.
Source: reshafim.org.il

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A cheap player used as a filler on a roster. Generally a batter who is hitting high in the order, a platoon player, or a player filling in due to injury.
Source: dailyfantasycafe.com

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Definition noun
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(n) formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence(n) an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole(n) (football) a kick in which the football is drop [..]
Source: beedictionary.com

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The indentation found in the base of a wine bottle. Punt depth is often thought to be related to wine quality, with better quality wines having a deeper punt.
Source: gallowebcentral.com

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Another term for bet or wager.
Source: racinguk.com

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Small craft propelled by pushing on a pole whose lower end rests on the bottom of the waterway. 2. To propel a boat by resting end of a pole on bottom of waterway. 3. Copper punt.
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A rectangular flat- bottomed boat used by vessels for painting the ship's side and general use around the ship's water: line, fitted with oar-locks on each side and usually propelled by scul [..]
Source: usmm.org

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A rectangular flat- bottomed boat used by vessels for painting the ship’s side and general use around the ship’s water line, fitted with oar-locks on each side and usually propelled by sculling.
Source: officerofthewatch.com

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A small flat bottomed boat square at either end.
Source: brethrencoast.com

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A 14 to 18 ft. square ended rowboat.
Source: ageofsail.net

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A small flat bottomed boat square at either end.
Source: caribbean-pirates.com

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A small flat bottomed boat square at either end.
Source: marinewaypoints.com

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A small boat or dinghy. (See "Stowing a Punt.")  
Source: thecheappages.com

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Indentation at the bottom of the bottom.
Source: thewinecellarinsider.com

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 is a kick whereby the ball is dropped from the hand or hands and is kicked before it touches the ground.
Source: rugby-league.com

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A method of kicking that goal keepers use to clear the ball upfield, wherein the ball is dropped from the hand and kicked before touching the ground or as a half-volley.  
Source: ucs.mun.ca

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(1) (verb) make a call that is (or is intended to be) noncommittal or nondescriptive; avoid making any definitive statement
Source: bridgeworld.com

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Spending minimum or near-minimum salary on a position, usually because a position is very unpredictable or low-scoring, or because you want to fit other high-priced players in your lineup. Spending a [..]
Source: 4for4.com

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The indentation found in the base of a wine bottle. Punt depth is often thought to be related to wine quality, with better quality wines having a deeper punt.
Source: allfranceinfo.com

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A very cheap bottom-barrel type position play with a low floor or unpredictable positive outcome. Usually used as a salary plug play just to fit in other higher priority roster spots.
Source: fantasyfootballers.org

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To perform an aerial manoeuver.
Source: surfsportsforum.com





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