English Explanatory Dictionary

punt-out

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A punt made from the goal line by a player of the side which has made a touchdown to one of his own side for a fair catch, from which an attempt to kick a goal may be made.
  2. A kick back into play from the touch line, after the ball had gone into touch. It has been replaced by the lineout/line-out
  3. A method of returning the ball into play, similar to a goal kick

Word forms

punt-out punt-outs

Etymology

From punt + out.

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