punt
English
/pʌnt/, /pʌnt/, /pʌnt/, /pʊnt/
noun
Definitions
- (nautical) A pontoon; a narrow shallow boat propelled by a pole.
Etymology
Derived from Latin pontō (pontoon, Gaulish flat-bottomed boat, ferryboat) derived from Middle Low German punte (ferry boat) derived from Middle Dutch ponte (ferry boat).
Origin
Middle Dutch
ponte
Gloss
ferry boat