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  1. 1. v. i. To play at basset, baccara, faro. or omber; to gamble. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. Act of playing at basset, baccara, faro, etc. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. A flat-bottomed boat with square ends. It is adapted for use in shallow waters. Source: opted
  4. 4. 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. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. t. To kick (the ball) before it touches the ground, when let fall from the hands. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. The act of punting the ball. Source: opted
  7. 7. n. formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence Source: wordnet
  8. 8. n. an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole Source: wordnet
  9. 9. n. (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground Source: wordnet
  10. 10. v. kick the ball Source: wordnet
  11. 11. v. propel with a pole Source: wordnet
  12. 12. v. place a bet on Source: wordnet

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