punt

Definitions

1. A point in the game of faro.
   obsolete
2. The Irish pound, used as the unit of currency of Ireland until it was replaced by the euro in 2002.
3. A narrow shallow boat, square at both ends, traditionally propelled by a pole.
4. A former kingdom in the Afar Triangle, Horn of Africa, Africa, in what is now Ethiopia. A country contemporaneous with the Old Kingdom of Egypt, where frankincense, gold, ebony, ivory is found.
   historical
5. A kick made by a player who drops the ball and kicks it before it hits the ground.
6. The act of playing basset, baccarat, faro, etc.
   obsolete
7. A bet or wager.
8. Gambling, as a pastime, especially betting on horseraces or the dogs.
   Australia
9. A highly speculative investment or other commitment.
10. A wild guess.
11. The indentation in the base of a wine bottle.
12. A thin glass rod which is temporarily attached to a larger piece in order to better manipulate the larger piece.

Equivalents

Examples

“Near-synonym: pontoon”

“Anyone up for a punt on Randwick?”

“Did I actually back a winner and finish⟳ in front on the punt?”

“Wishing you all happy new year and a prosperous one on the punt.”

““Months ago, copper traders worldwide took a punt that Trump's tariff pitch for their market was real, not bluster.[…]””

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