punting

• Существительное, обозначающее тип удара в футболе, при котором мяч роняют с рук и бьют по нему до того, как он коснётся земли.

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.

неисчисляемое

1. Kicking a footballB2formalamericansport

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

   Пант

   • 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.

• Глагол, означающий откладывать или отсрочивать решение или действие, часто используется в деловом или неформальном контексте.

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.

   Пнуть мяч

   • 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.

   Синонимыbootkick

2. Propel with a poleB2formalbritish

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

   Отталкиваться шестом

   • 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.

   Синонимыpole

3. Place a bet onB2informalbritish

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

   Сделать ставку

   • 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.

   Синонимыbackbetgamblestakewager