punt-out noun3 •A punt made from the goal line by a player of the side which has made a touchdown to one of his own side for a fair catch, from which an attempt to kick a goal may be made. •(no longer used) A kick back into play from the touch line, after the ball had gone into touch. It has been replaced by the lineout/line-out •(no longer used) A method of returning the ball into play, similar to a goal kick formspunt-outs