punt-out en · NOUN
Etymology
From punt + out.
Meanings
- A punt made from the goal line by a player of the side which has made a touchdown to one of his own side for a fair catch, from which an attempt to kick a goal may be made.
- (obsolete) A kick back into play from the touch line, after the ball had gone into touch. It has been replaced by the lineout/line-out
- (obsolete) A method of returning the ball into play, similar to a goal kick
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| punt-outs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |