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

Fascet :: Fascet (n.) A wire basket on the end of a rod to carry glass bottles, etc., to the annealing furnace; also, an iron rod to be thrust into the mouths of bottles, and used for the same purpose; -- called also pontee and punty..

Punto :: Punto (n.) A point or hit.

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

Fugue :: Fugue (n.) A polyphonic composition, developed from a given theme or themes, according to strict contrapuntal rules. The theme is first given out by one voice or part, and then, while that pursues its way, it is repeated by another at the interval of a fifth or fourth, and so on, until all the parts have answered one by one, continuing their several melodies and interweaving them in one complex progressive whole, in which the theme is often lost and reappears..

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..

Baccarat :: Baccarat (n.) A French game of cards, played by a banker and punters..

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

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

Punty :: Punty (n.) See Pontee.

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..

Puntel :: Puntel (n.) See Pontee.

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

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

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

Punt :: Punt (v. t.) To propel, as a boat in shallow water, by pushing with a pole against the bottom; to push or propel (anything) with exertion..

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

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

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

Punt :: Punt (n.) The act of punting the ball.

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