Synonyms of punt

punt 1 of 2

noun

as in pontoon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pontoon
• gig
• canoe
• dink
• raft
• kayak
• dinghy
• skiff
• rowboat
• surfboat
• flatboat
• pram
• shell
• pirogue
• sampan
• dugout
• paddleboat
• scull
• watercraft
• catamaran
• pinnace
• dhow
• shallop
• coracle
• schooner
• bateau
• wherry
• outrigger
• johnboat
• yacht
• scow
• rowing boat
• dory
• curragh
• sailboat
• umiak
• currach
• vessel
• cruiser
• craft
• catboat
• caïque
• motorboat
• outboard
• powerboat
• ketch
• inboard
• piragua
• riverboat
• longboat
• barge
• lifeboat
• cutter
• houseboat
• launch
• garvey
• keel
• bottom
• yawl
• taxi
• tender
• auxiliary
• ferry
• tug
• keelboat
• jolly boat
• narrow boat
• water taxi
• bumboat
• ferryboat
• tugboat
• towboat
• gondola
• lighter
• hoy

punt

2 of 2

verb

as in to pole

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pole
• canoe
• kayak
• pull
• row
• paddle
• feather
• oar
• scull

Examples of punt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Noting that his team faced identical fourth-and-10 situations at its own 41-yard line in each instance, Foster said those punts were a reflection of an offense that wasn’t getting the job done, not capitulation. —Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024

Texas State was up 22-0 after the first quarter and then 39-21 in the third quarter, but 11 penalties, two failed fourth down conversions, a muffed punt and a missed chip shot field goal by the Bobcats kept Sam Houston State alive. —Keff Ciardello, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Sep. 2024

Verb

Basha appeared to recover a fumble at its 48 but the Diablos maintained possession before punting. —Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 21 Sep. 2024

San Francisco now leads 10-0. 1h ago / 12:48 AM UTC Copied Share Quick three-and-out for the 49ers Rohan Nadkarni The 49ers couldn’t pick up a 3rd-and-2 and will punt after only three plays despite a nine-yard run from Jordan Mason on first down. —Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 11 Oct. 2024