punt vs propel
propel vs puntpunt is a noun but propel is not a noun.
punt and propel both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| punt | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| propel | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
propel is a hypernym of
punt; that is, propel is a
word with a broader meaning than punt:
- punt: propel with a pole
- propel: cause to move forward with force
Other hypernyms of punt include
impel.
| punt (noun) | propel (noun) |
|---|---|
| formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence | |
| (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground | |
| an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole |
| punt (verb) | propel (verb) |
|---|---|
| place a bet on | cause to move forward with force |
| propel with a pole | give an incentive for action |
| kick the ball |
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