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