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Punter (Noun)

Someone who bets.

Nouns denoting people.

The punter placed a large wager on the underdog in the championship game.
As a seasoned punter, he knew to never chase his losses and to set a budget for each bet.
Despite the warnings, the young punter was enticed by the possibility of a life-changing win.
His track record as a punter was dismal, but he refused to give up on his system.
In a surprise move, the experienced punter suddenly changed his allegiance to a different team.

(football) a person who kicks the football by dropping it from the hands and contacting it with the foot before it hits the ground.

Nouns denoting people.

The punter's long kick pinned the opposing team deep in their own territory.
He was drafted as a punter and quickly became one of the team's most valuable assets.
The punter's hang time on the kick allowed the coverage team to get downfield and make a tackle.
With the ball on the 20-yard line, the punter dropped back and booted it away.
The punter's powerful leg helped flip field position and give his team a significant advantage.

Someone who propels a boat with a pole.

Nouns denoting people.

The punter stood at the back of the boat, expertly guiding it through the calm waters of the river.
As the sun began to set, the punter pushed off from the riverbank and started to make his way downstream.
The punter's rhythmic motion was almost hypnotic as he propelled the boat through the water with his long pole.
With a gentle push, the punter sent the boat gliding across the lake, leaving a trail of ripples behind.
The punter's skill and strength were evident as he navigated the boat through the narrow, winding canal.