Defn: See Pontee.
PUNTO
Pun"to, n. Etym: [It. punto, L. punctum point. See Point.] (Fencing)
Defn: A point or hit. Punto diritto Etym: [It.], a direct stroke or
hit.
— Punto reverso Etym: [It. riverso reverse], a backhanded stroke.
Halliwell. "Ah, the immortal passado! the punto reverso!" Shak.
PUNT-OUT
Punt"-out`, n. (American Football)
Defn: A punt made from the goal line by a player of the side which has made a touchdown to one of his own side for a fair catch, from which an attempt to kick a goal may be made.
PUNTY
Pun"ty, n. (Glass Making)
Defn: See Pontee.
PUNY Pu"ny, a. [Compar. Punier; superl. Puniest.] Etym: [F. puîté younger, later born, OF. puisné; puis afterwards (L. post; see Post-) + né born, L. natus. See Natal, and cf. Puisne.]
Defn: Imperfectly developed in size or vigor; small and feeble;
inferior; petty.
A puny subject strikes at thy great glory. Shak.
Breezes laugh to scorn our puny speed. Keble.
PUNY
Pu"ny, n.