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ponton

pontoon, floating platform

noun pon-TON Rare

Origin: Latin ponto 'flat-bottomed boat'

Usage Note

Ponton refers to a floating dock, landing stage, or bridge of boats. It also appears in military contexts for temporary river-crossing bridges (pont de bateaux). A small boat is often moored au ponton.

Examples

"Le bateau est amarré au ponton."

Natural Translation

The boat is moored at the pontoon.

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