Synonyms for

Punting

Verb / ˈpʌˈntɪŋ / Another word for punting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Punting is the act of pushing a long, narrow boat with a pole along the bottom of a river or canal.

Synonyms & similar words

pole punt stake beton back gage game boating rowing canoeing kayaking sailing rafting paddleboarding yachting cruising skiffing gondoliering sculling outriggering wherrying drifting gliding floating sliding scooting skimming

Example sentences

  1. We spent the afternoon punting on the river.
  2. The tourists enjoyed punting on the canal.
  3. My friend and I went punting last summer.
  4. The boatman offered to take us punting along the river.
  5. Punting is a popular activity in Cambridge.

Quotes

  • "Punting is like standing in a canoe and trying to push it with a pole." - Winston Churchill
  • "I like punting, just for the pleasure of it." - Robert Smithson
  • "I could watch punting all day." - Julian Fellowes

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