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pontoon

pon·toon

UK/pɒnˈtuːn/ US/pɑˈntun/ rare

noun

1.

(nautical) a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat) that serves as a dock or to support a bridge

2.

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French ponton, from Old French ponton, from Latin pontō, pontōnem (“ferryboat”), from pōns (“bridge”).

Phrases

  • pontoon party

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