punting

/ˈpʌntɪŋ/
noun
  1. The activity of traveling in a punt (a flat-bottomed boat) by pushing it with a pole.
    • She took a punting lesson to learn how to steer the boat.
    • Punting on the River Cam is a popular tourist activity in Cambridge.
    • We spent a relaxing afternoon punting along the canal.
  2. The act of betting money, especially on races or sports.
    • She enjoyed punting on horse races every weekend.
    • His punting habit cost him a lot of money over the years.
    • Online punting has become very popular among sports fans.
  3. In American football, the act of kicking the ball to the opposing team.
    • The punting team practiced their kicks for hours.
    • The coach focused on punting drills during practice.
    • His punting average improved significantly this season.
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