Meaning of punting in English

(Definition of punting from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Examples of punting

punting

In English, many past and present participles of verbs can be used as adjectives. Some of these examples may show the adjective use.

People may be punting on the pound because of their view about who will win the next football match.
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It is very much like the art of punting.
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We may have to agree lo differ in regard to any future punting.
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The on-course market is a bulwark: a protection for the wider punting interest.
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It is not intended to facilitate those who are punting about in back water.
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We must, however, keep a spirit of fair play as between the bookmaking and punting fraternity and those on the other side who are the recipients of this levy.
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We are not punting the taxpayers' money.
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The club supports two traditional water sports - skiffing and punting.
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Durdan, who showed his all-around skill by rushing for 54 yards and a touchdown, passing, and punting, was named the game's most valuable player.
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He was a versatile player, starting at safety on defense and halfback on offense, as well as punting, placekicking, and returning punts and kickoffs.
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Both teams opened the second half punting on their first drives respectively.
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Red also took over punting duties in 1949 with a 42.0 yard average for the season.
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In addition to punting, he also played wide receiver and safety for the football team.
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This can result from any of the above events except for punting, which is not a part of arena football.
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For racing punting it is best to join a club, and to work on one's balance.
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