puntare — meaning in English
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English meaning
- aim verb To point a weapon or object at a target.
- concentrate verb To focus one's full attention on something.
- level adj Flat and even; at the same height throughout, or matching a given height.
- point noun The sharp or narrow end of something.
- punt noun A long, flat-bottomed boat that is pushed along with a pole, often used on rivers for leisure.
- purport verb To convey, imply, or profess (often falsely or inaccurately).
- stalk noun The stem of a plant, or a similar stem-like part.
Senses
puntare is used for these senses in English:
- aim (intransitive) To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive
- aim (transitive) To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object
- concentrate (intransitive) To focus one's thought or attention (on).
- level (transitive) To direct or impose (a penalty, fine, etc) at or upon (someone) [with on or against or at].
- point (intransitive) To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.
- point (transitive) To direct or encourage (someone) in a particular direction.
- punt (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, UK) To stake against the bank, to back a horse, to gamble or take a chance more generally
- purport To intend. [(usually) with to (+ infinitive)]
aim — full definition
- verb To point a weapon or object at a target.
- verb To intend or work toward a particular goal.
- noun A goal or intention.
- noun The act of pointing something, such as a weapon, at a target; also, one's skill at hitting a target.
concentrate — full definition
- verb To focus one's full attention on something.
- verb To bring together into one place, or to reduce something to a stronger, smaller form.
- noun A substance that has been reduced and strengthened, with excess liquid removed.