v (rugby|American football|Australian Rules football|Gaelic football|soccer) To kick a ball dropped from the hands before it hits the ground.
n (rugby|American football|soccer) A kick made by a player who drops the ball and kicks it before it hits the ground. Contrast drop kick.
n (context|glassblowing) A thin glass rod which is temporarily attached to a larger piece in order to better manipulate the larger piece.
v (British|chiefly|Ireland) To stake against the bank, to back a horse, to gamble or take a chance more generally
n The Irish pound, used as the unit of currency of Ireland until it was replaced by the euro in 2002.