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

Contrapuntal :: Contrapuntal (a.) Pertaining to, or according to the rules of, counterpoint..

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

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..

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

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..

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

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

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..

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

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

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..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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..

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