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pontoon


Definition: Meaning of, pontoon in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / pɒnˈtuːn /

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pontoon pontoons
  1. [countable] one of several metal containers or boats that are fastened together to support a floating bridge
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  2. [countable] one of two hollow metal containers fastened to the bottom of a plane so that it can come down onto water and float
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  3. [uncountable] British English a card game, usually played for money [=  blackjack American English]
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pontoon used in phrases

  • pontoon bridge (noun)
    1. a floating bridge which is supported by several pontoons
  • pontoon plane (noun)
    1. a seaplane equipped with pontoons for landing or taking off from water
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