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Definition of Punting
1. Noun. (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground. "Punting is an important part of the game"
Generic synonyms: Boot, Kick, Kicking
Category relationships: Football, Football Game
Derivative terms: Punt, Punt
Definition of Punting
1. Verb. (present participle of punt) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Punting
1. punt [v] - See also: punt
Lexicographical Neighbors of Punting
Literary usage of Punting
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature and (1910)
"But, besides actual illuminated miniature punting, there is also a not inconsiderable
amount of freehand illustrative drawing in the MSS. ..."
2. Inside Football by Frank W. Cavanaugh (1919)
"CHAPTER XXIX punting—BLOCKING KICKS—THE SPIRAL MORE kicks are blocked ... The left
tackle of the punting team no longer leads the linemen down the field. ..."
3. The New Foundling Hospital for Wit: Being a Collection of Fugitive Pieces by John Almon (1786)
"... So my anchor I trip'd, with my kind little Bet, * And paid Moll with a top-fail
at fea. ,PPON JEMMY TWITCHER—punting FOR A WAGER AT HAMPTON-COURT, ..."
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