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punt-out

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning 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 It has been replaced by the lineout/line-out

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Usage: obsolete

Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, rugby, sports

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Meaning 3

A method of returning the ball into play, similar to a goal kick

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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History

Etymology

From punt + out.