punting

• Nom désignant un type de coup de pied au football, où le joueur lâche le ballon de ses mains et le frappe avant qu'il ne touche le sol.

A noun referring to a type of kick in football where the ball is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground.

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1. Kicking a footballB2formalamericansport

   A kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground.

   Dégagement à la main (football américain)

   • The punting of the ball was precise and long.
   • He practiced punting for hours to improve his accuracy.
   • The team's punting strategy helped them gain field position.

• Verbe signifiant remettre à plus tard ou différer une décision ou une action, souvent utilisé dans un contexte professionnel ou informel.

A verb meaning to delay or postpone a decision or action, often used in business or informal contexts.

1. Kick the ballB1formalsport

   To kick a ball, especially in American football or rugby, typically by dropping it from the hands and kicking it before it hits the ground.

   dégager au pied (football américain)

   • The quarterback decided to punt the ball down the field.
   • He punted the ball over the goalposts.
   • The player punted the ball to the opposing team.

   Synonymesbootkick

2. Propel with a poleB2formalbritish

   To propel a boat forward by pushing a pole against the bottom of a river or lake.

   Pousser à la perche

   • They punted the boat along the River Cam.
   • He learned to punt a flat-bottomed boat through the canals.
   • The guide punted the vessel gently through the shallow water.

   Synonymespole

3. Place a bet onB2informalbritish

   To place a bet or wager on something, especially in gambling or horse racing.

   Parier

   • He decided to punt on the horse in the final race.
   • She punted a small amount on the football match.
   • They punted on the outcome of the election.

   Synonymesbackbetgamblestakewager