punt
punt
noun
A long, flat-bottomed boat propelled by a pole, often on rivers.
"We hired a punt on the river."
verb
To kick a ball before it touches the ground, or to make a risky bet.
"He decided to punt on the outsider."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: pole, game, back, gage, bet on, stake, Irish punt, Irish pound, pound, punting