Punts - 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.

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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.

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In summer you can enjoy punting along the river

verb

Kick (the ball) a long distance upfield.

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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.

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

verb

Delay in answering or taking action; equivocate.

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He would continue to punt on questions of medicare

verb

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

verb

(in football) to kick the ball after you have dropped it from your hands and before it touches the ground

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I caught the punt and started running.

noun

To invest money in something

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It might be a good idea to take a punt on a few internet technology stocks.