punting

(noun) (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground. Synonyms: punt. Examples: "The punt traveled 50 yards." "Punting is an important part of the game."

(verb) kick the ball. Synonyms: punt.

(verb) propel with a pole. Synonyms: punt, pole. Examples: "Pole barges on the river." "We went punting in cambridge."

(verb) place a bet on. Synonyms: bet on, back, gage, stake, game, punt. Examples: "Which horse are you backing?." "I'm betting on the new horse."