(punt) noun
A flat–bottomed, square–ended boat, usually with a seat in the middle and a well or seat at one or each end, for use in shallow waters, and propelled with a pole.
—v.t.
1. To propel (a boat) by pushing with a pole against the bottom of a shallow stream, lake, etc.
2. To convey in a punt.
—v.i.
3. To go or hunt in a punt. [OE <L ponto, -onis a punt, a pontoon <pons, pontis a bridge]
—pnnt′er noun
PUNT

(punt) v.i.
To gamble or bet, especially against a bank, as at faro, roulette, or baccarat. [<F ponter <ponte a point <L punctum]
—punt′er noun

(punt) noun
In football, a kick made by dropping the ball from the hands and kicking it before it strikes the ground.
—v.t. In football, to propel (the ball) with a punt.
—v.i. In football, to make a punt. [Prob. var. of BUNT]
—punt′er noun