punt in Latin
punt in Latin is scapha — punt means a long, flat-bottomed boat that is pushed along with a pole, often used on rivers for leisure.
punt in Latin
scapha
(nautical) A pontoon; a narrow shallow boat propelled by a pole.
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 Latin?
"punt" in Latin is scapha. 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 Latin, "punt" is scapha.
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