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punters

/ˈpʌntərz/

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noun

One who bets (punts) against the bank.

Examples :

"At the horse races, some punters were excitedly celebrating their wins, while others nervously watched the next race begin. "

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noun

One who oars or poles a punt (pontoon).

Examples :

"The punters skillfully guided the flat-bottomed boats, called punts, along the shallow river. "

nautical vehicle sailing sport

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noun

One who punts a football.

Examples :

"The punters on the football team practiced kicking the ball far down the field. "

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noun

One who gambles. See speculator.

Examples :

"The punters at the racetrack eagerly placed their bets on the fastest horses. "

business finance economy game bet

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noun

A customer of a commercial establishment, frequently of a pub or (alternatively) of a prostitute.

Examples :

"As the pub emptied on Friday night, the publican thanked the punters for their custom and wished them a good weekend. "

person business entertainment commerce sex

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noun

A beginner or unskilled climber.

Examples :

"On the indoor climbing wall, the experienced climbers easily reached the top, while the punters struggled with the first few holds. "

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noun

The person who keeps score in basset or ombre.

Examples :

"The punters meticulously recorded the scores during the basset game at the school's annual fair. "

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noun

A program used to forcibly disconnect another user from a network.

Examples :

""During the online game, someone used punters to kick other players offline, ruining the fun for everyone." "

computing internet technology