punt
US /pʌnt/
UK /pʌnt/
1.
barco de fundo chato, punt
a long, narrow, flat-bottomed boat, propelled by a long pole pushed against the river bed
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We hired a punt to explore the river.
Alugamos um barco de fundo chato para explorar o rio.
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The students enjoyed a leisurely afternoon on the punt.
Os estudantes desfrutaram de uma tarde tranquila no barco de fundo chato.
1.
impulsionar o barco, impulsionar
propel (a punt) with a pole
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He expertly punted the boat along the river.
Ele habilmente impulsionou o barco ao longo do rio.
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It takes practice to learn how to punt properly.
É preciso prática para aprender a impulsionar o barco corretamente.
2.
chutar (no rugby ou futebol americano)
kick the ball after dropping it from the hands and before it hits the ground (in rugby or American football)
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The quarterback decided to punt on fourth down.
O quarterback decidiu chutar a bola no quarto down.
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He punted the ball deep into opposition territory.
Ele chutou a bola profundamente no território adversário.