Punt - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

noun

A long, narrow flat-bottomed boat, square at both ends and propelled with a long pole, used on inland waters chiefly for recreation.

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I had no oars because i thought i could propel the punt with a primitive sail that i had assembled.

noun

A bet or gamble.

Примеры использования:

Many investors will take a punt on the chance that the shares will recover

noun

An attempt to do something.

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I thought i'd take a punt at crystal ball gazing and attempt to predict the headlines for next season

verb

Travel in a punt.

Примеры использования:

In summer you can enjoy punting along the river

verb

Kick (the ball) a long distance upfield.

Примеры использования:

The leeds player kindly punted the ball back to them

verb

Kick (the ball) after it has dropped from the hands and before it reaches the ground.

Примеры использования:

He used to be able to punt a football farther than anyone

verb

Delay in answering or taking action; equivocate.

Примеры использования:

He would continue to punt on questions of medicare

verb

(in some gambling card games) lay a stake against the bank.

Примеры использования:

Therefore, if you were punting with a stake of £2 per point, you would win 32 x £2 = £64.

verb

Bet or speculate on something; gamble.

Примеры использования:

Investors are punting on a takeover

noun

An act of punting a ball.

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Wood failed to cut out a long punt from nicholas

noun

A bet.

Примеры использования:

Those taking a punt on the company's success

noun

(until the introduction of the euro in 2002) the basic monetary unit of the republic of ireland, equal to 100 pence.

Примеры использования:

The old punt is equal to one euro and twenty seven cent.