Punt

[Fr. ponter, It. puntare, Sp. apuntar, from Lat. punctum, point; Fr. point, O. Fr. puint.] To play at basset, faro, or omber.

n. [A-S. punt, Lat. pon-to, from pons, pontis, bridge.] (Naut.) A flat-bottomed boat, used in calking and repairing ships; also, used for fishing