punter

/ˈpʌntər/
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Other forms: punters

Definitions of punter
  1. noun
    (football) a person who kicks the football by dropping it from the hands and contacting it with the foot before it hits the ground
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    type of:
    kicker
    a player who kicks the football
  2. noun
    someone who propels a boat with a pole
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    type of:
    boater, boatman, waterman
    someone who drives or rides in a boat
  3. noun
    someone who bets
    synonyms: better, bettor, wagerer
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    types:
    taker
    one who takes a bet or wager
    caller
    the bettor in a card game who matches the bet and calls for a show of hands
    type of:
    gambler
    a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
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