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Punt , ancient land S of Egypt accessible by way of the Red Sea. Its exact location has not been identified, but it probably included the Somali coast. Temple reliefs at Deir el Bahari in W Thebes depict an Egyptian expedition to Punt in the reign of Hatshepsut. From Punt the Egyptians obtained slaves, as well as gold and incense.

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punt3 in Rugby football, kick (the ball) after dropping it from the hands before it reaches the ground. XIX. prob. spec. use of dial. punt push with force.

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punt1 flat-bottomed shallow boat. XV. In earliest use (E. Anglian) pontebot, punte boot (BOAT) — MLG. punte, punto ferry-boat, mud-boat, corr. to late OE. punt (which did not survive), MDu. ponte (Du. pont) ferry-boat, pontoon — L. pontō Gaulish transport vessel, PONTOON.
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