Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun punter

3 senses of punter

Sense 1
punter -- (someone who propels a boat with a pole)
       => boatman, boater, waterman -- (someone who drives or rides in a boat)

Sense 2
punter -- ((football) a person who kicks the football by dropping it from the hands and contacting it with the foot before it hits the ground)
       => kicker -- (a player who kicks the football)

Sense 3
bettor, better, wagerer, punter -- (someone who bets)
       => gambler -- (a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events)