1. To kick a ball dropped by the hands before it hits the ground: The players were punting to each other during practice in advance of their next soccer game.
2. To give up on something: Simon said, "We can't settle this problem now, so let's punt it and talk about the next issue on the agenda."
3. To propel a boat by using a pole: It was the first time for Jeff to use a long pole to punt along in the special boat he made, which was a punt!