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Definition of punt

as in pontoon

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Noun

And Oklahoma’s Isaiah Sategna got in on the act with an 88-yard punt return touchdown. — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 Caden Buhr added two field goals for the Hawkeyes, and Evan James had a 77-yard punt return for a touchdown in the second half. — John Bohnenkamp, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Verb

Gunners and returners During the special-teams punt period to end practice, Melvin Smith and Kevin Knowles were Dave Toub’s first choice as gunners. — Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026 Their second drive was hurt by a false start on Brandon Parker before a fourth-and-1 attempt, which led to Kyle Shanahan electing to punt. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for punt

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When the inaugural train packed with passengers hit the first pontoon, the entire structure dipped just a single inch — far better than even the most optimistic computer models predicted.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Start Saturday with a sweet treat from milkbread at the Davidson Farmers Market, where all produce is grown within 100 miles, then head to the lake for kayaking, paddle boarding or pontoon boating.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of pontoon

Verb

And while some fans are loving the lyrics and what is a catchy beat, others have been less kind, telling Duplantis to stick to pole vaulting.

— Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Traveling at roughly one mile per second, the LRO orbits from pole to pole every two hours as the moon rotates on its own course about 60 miles below the spacecraft.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of pole

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Sadly, that gig was canceled, and months later the Smiths broke up.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2026
The first gig in Cardiff is a blinder, notable for the fact that, despite being the audience for a 30-year-old reformed heritage act, there are people under 30 and half of the adults still seem to have their own hair.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of gig

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Before tucking into an unforgettable meal, head to the Pickering Creek Audubon Center to hike or canoe around the marsh, or spend a couple of hours exploring the historic downtown area.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
On the surface level, there are over 80 miles of trails, with varying degrees of difficulty and opportunities to canoe, kayak, or boat on the Green River.

— Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026

Definition of canoe

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Matthew Robert Cooper’s unnerving ambient score bleeds into the relentless dink-dink-dink of the Jeep’s strobing hazard lights.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
In a tournament defined by vertical runs, through balls and dinks, Olise has been France’s main conductor, synthesising their high-pressing intensity and directness with creative rhythm.

— Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of dink

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Searchers have found a body one day after an empty kayak appeared in North Carolina’s Lake Waccamaw, according to investigators.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026
To appreciate seaside La Jolla, rent a kayak at La Jolla Shores, tiptoe through tidepools along Coast Boulevard or bathe in surfer vibes at Windansea Beach.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of kayak

Noun

Three officers in a patrol boat saw him and two other people riding in a dinghy with a blue canopy in Cow Channel.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Operating as close as possible to the Libyan search-and-rescue zone, its crew deployed fast rigid inflatable boats (RHIBs) to reach overcrowded inflatable dinghies before larger rescue vessels could arrive.

— Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 17 July 2026

Definition of dinghy

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