punting

Definitions of punting
  1. noun
    (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground
    “punting is an important part of the game”
    synonyms: punt
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    type of:
    boot, kick, kicking
    the act of delivering a blow with the foot
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