punter

A noun with multiple meanings: a person who propels a boat with a pole; a football player who kicks the ball by dropping it from the hands and contacting it with the foot before it hits the ground; or someone who places bets.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: человек, управляющий лодкой с помощью шеста; футболист, который бьёт по мячу, роняя его с рук и касаясь ногой до того, как он коснётся земли; или человек, делающий ставки.esSustantivo con varios significados: persona que impulsa una barca con una pértiga; jugador de fútbol americano que patea el balón soltándolo de las manos y golpeándolo antes de que toque el suelo; o persona que hace apuestas.frNom avec plusieurs sens: personne qui propulse une barque à la perche; joueur de football qui frappe le ballon après l'avoir lâché des mains avant qu'il ne touche le sol; ou personne qui parie de l'argent.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: eine Person, die ein Boot mit einer Stange stakt; ein Fußballspieler, der den Ball aus der Hand fallen lässt und ihn tritt, bevor er den Boden berührt; oder eine Person, die Wetten platziert.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: pessoa que conduz uma embarcação empurrando-a com uma vara (voga); jogador de futebol americano que chuta a bola ao soltá-la das mãos antes que toque o chão; ou pessoa que faz apostas.zh多义词：用篙撑船的人；足球中踢落地球的球员；或下注赌博的人。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: الشخص الذي يوجّه القارب باستخدام عمود أو مجداف؛ ولاعب كرة القدم الذي يركل الكرة بعد إسقاطها من يديه قبل أن تلمس الأرض؛ والشخص الذي يضع الرهانات أو يقامر.

1. Boat operator B2 formal british

   A person who propels a boat, typically a flat-bottomed boat, using a long pole.

   • The punter skillfully guided the boat along the river.
   • Tourists often hire a punter for a ride on the Cam.
   • The punter used the pole to push off from the riverbed.

   ruЛодочник с шестомesBarquero que impulsa una barcaza con pértigafrBatelier à la perchedeStakenführerptBarqueiro de varazh撑船人arمجدف القارب بالعمود

2. Football kicker B2 formal american sport

   In American or Canadian football, a player who kicks the ball by dropping it from their hands and contacting it with their foot before it hits the ground.

   • The punter kicked the ball 50 yards down the field.
   • The team's punter is known for his powerful leg.
   • The punter's kick pinned the opponents deep in their own territory.

   ruПантерespateador de despejefrbotteur de dégagementdePunterptPuntistazh弃踢手arرَافِل الكُرَة

3. Bettor or gambler B2 informal british

   A person who places bets, especially on horse races or other sporting events.

   • The punter placed a large bet on the favorite horse.
   • Bookmakers often study the behavior of the average punter.
   • The punter was disappointed when his horse lost the race.

   ruИгрок на ставкахesApostadorfrParieurdeWetterptApostadorzh下注者arمُراهِن

   Synonyms: backerbettorgamblerspeculatorwagerer

• punters plural form
• punters' possessive plural form
• punter's possessive singular form