punt
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈpənt// UK //pˈʌnt// punt
n. a long, flat boat with square ends that you move by pushing a pole against the bottom of a river. It is often used for relaxing trips on shallow water.
n. a long, narrow, flat-bottomed boat with square ends, propelled by pushing a pole against the bed of a river or lake.
We spent the afternoon on a punt on the river.
Tourists often hire a punt in Cambridge to see the historic university buildings from the water.
The traditional design of the punt makes it exceptionally stable in shallow, slow-moving waters, though it requires significant skill to steer with a heavy wooden pole.
Usage
Often used as a verb ('to punt') to describe the act of propelling the boat.