Synonyms of punting

Noun

1. punt, punting, kick, boot, kicking

usage: (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground; "the punt traveled 50 yards"; "punting is an important part of the game"

Verb

1. punt, kick

usage: kick the ball

2. punt, pole, propel, impel

usage: propel with a pole; "pole barges on the river"; "We went punting in Cambridge"

3. bet on, back, gage, stake, game, punt, bet, wager, play

usage: place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse"