punt vs sport

punt and sport both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
punt	Yes	No	Yes	No
sport	Yes	No	Yes	No

punt (noun)	sport (noun)
formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence	an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
(football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground	the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole	verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
	someone who engages in sports
	(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
	a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances
	(Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine

punt (verb)	sport (verb)
place a bet on	play boisterously
propel with a pole	wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
kick the ball