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punt in Dutch

punt in Dutch is vlet, punt, gok — punt means a long, flat-bottomed boat that is pushed along with a pole, often used on rivers for leisure.

punt in Dutch

vlet
noun
(nautical) A pontoon; a narrow shallow boat propelled by a pole.
punt
noun
A point in the game of faro.
gok
noun
A bet or wager.
weddenschap
noun
A bet or wager.
ziel
noun
An indentation in the base of a wine bottle.
vletten
verb
(nautical) To propel a punt or similar craft by means of a pole.
terugtrekken
verb
To retreat from one's objective; to abandon an effort one still notionally supports.
zich
verb
To retreat from one's objective; to abandon an effort one still notionally supports.
gokken
verb
(figuratively) To make a highly speculative investment or other commitment, or take a wild guess.
wedden
verb
(figuratively) To make a highly speculative investment or other commitment, or take a wild guess.

What does "punt" mean?

  1. noun A long, flat-bottomed boat that is pushed along with a pole, often used on rivers for leisure.
    "They hired a punt to drift along the river Cam."
  2. verb To propel a punt using a pole, or (in sports) to kick a dropped ball before it hits the ground.
    "The tourists took turns punting down the river."
  3. verb To take a gamble or make a speculative guess or bet.
    "He decided to punt on the risky investment."
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punt in a sentence

  • They hired a punt to drift along the river Cam.
  • The tourists took turns punting down the river.
  • The kicker punted the ball deep into enemy territory.
  • He decided to punt on the risky investment.

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What is "punt" in Dutch?

"punt" in Dutch is vlet, punt, gok. punt means: A long, flat-bottomed boat that is pushed along with a pole, often used on rivers for leisure.

How do you use "punt" in a sentence?

Example: "They hired a punt to drift along the river Cam." In Dutch, "punt" is vlet, punt, gok.

Are there other ways to say "punt" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 10 translations listed for "punt": vlet, punt, gok, weddenschap, ziel, vletten.

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