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Contrapuntist :: Contrapuntist (n.) One skilled in counterpoint.

Punt :: Punt (n.) A flat-bottomed boat with square ends. It is adapted for use in shallow waters.

Puntil :: Puntil (n.) Alt. of Punte.

Punt :: Punt (v. t.) To kick (the ball) before it touches the ground, when let fall from the hands..

Opuntia :: Opuntia (n.) A genus of cactaceous plants; the prickly pear, or Indian fig..

Punter :: Punter (v. t.) One who punts; specifically, one who plays against the banker or dealer, as in baccara and faro..

Polyphony :: Polyphony (n.) Composition in mutually related, equally important parts which share the melody among them; contrapuntal composition; -- opposed to homophony, in which the melody is given to one part only, the others filling out the harmony. See Counterpoint..

Quant :: Quant (n.) A punting pole with a broad flange near the end to prevent it from sinking into the mud; a setting pole.

Polyphonist :: Polyphonist (n.) A master of polyphony; a contrapuntist.

Punter :: Punter (n.) One who punts a football; also, one who propels a punt..

Tuna :: Tuna (n.) The Opuntia Tuna. See Prickly pear, under Prickly..

Punty :: Punty (n.) See Pontee.

Pimpillo :: Pimpillo (n.) A West Indian name for the prickly pear (Opuntia); -- called also pimploes.

Puntel :: Puntel (n.) See Pontee.

Cochineal :: Cochineal () A dyestuff consisting of the dried bodies of females of the Coccus cacti, an insect native in Mexico, Central America, etc., and found on several species of cactus, esp. Opuntia cochinellifera..

Pontee :: Pontee (n.) An iron rod used by glass makers for manipulating the hot glass; -- called also, puntil, puntel, punty, and ponty. See Fascet..

Polyphonic :: Polyphonic (a.) Consisting of several tone series, or melodic parts, progressing simultaneously according to the laws of counterpoint; contrapuntal; as, a polyphonic composition; -- opposed to homophonic, or monodic..

Punt :: Punt (n.) Act of playing at basset, baccara, faro, etc..

Pass :: Pass (v. t.) To make, as a thrust, punto, etc..

Punt :: Punt (v. i.) To play at basset, baccara, faro. or omber; to gamble..

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