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What is the noun for punts?

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punter
  1. One who bets (punts) against the bank (banque).
  2. One who oars or poles a punt (pontoon).
  3. One who punts a football.
  4. (Australia, Britain, New Zealand, slang) one who gambles. See speculator.
  5. (climbing) A beginner or unskilled climber.
  6. (Internet slang) A program used to forcibly disconnect another user from a network.
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  8. Examples:
    1. “Roux then grandstands and takes off his team blazer and tie and puts it up for auction - apparently at the request of a punter in the audience.”
      “Small companies, where many a retail punter likes to invest, are also back in fashion.”
      “Police believe the killer was probably a punter and had used prostitutes in the area before.”
punt
  1. A point in the game of faro.
  2. The act of playing at basset, baccara, faro, etc.
  3. A bet or wager.
  4. An indentation in the base of a wine bottle.
  5. (glassblowing) A thin glass rod which is temporarily attached to a larger piece in order to better manipulate the larger piece.
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  7. Examples:
    1. “Karl enjoyed having the odd punt on the horses.”
      “He gave the ball a mighty punt.”
punt
punt
  1. (rugby, American football, soccer) A kick made by a player who drops the ball and kicks it before it hits the ground. Contrast drop kick.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Karl enjoyed having the odd punt on the horses.”
      “He gave the ball a mighty punt.”
punt
punters
  1. plural of punter
  2. (slang) The general public, a body of customers.
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  4. Examples:
    1. “There has been resistance from some quarters but I hope it everyone can see that it is a benefit to both punters and television viewers.”
      “The trainer must have destroyed the dreams of quadrella punters when his gelding arrived late on the scene.”
      “While there will be even more chances to bet, the odds are against even more punters winning.”
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