pontoon

🇺🇸 /pɑːnˈtuːn/ 🇬🇧 /pɒnˈtuːn/
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noun
R

A flat structure that floats on water and is used to support things like boats or bridges.

We used the pontoon to tie up our boats for the night.

R

A type of boat or structure that is used to create a floating platform or bridge.

The workers used several pontoons to build a temporary bridge across the river.

R

A card game where players try to get cards that add up to 21 without going over.

We played pontoon at the casino last night.

translation

n. A flat structure that floats on water and is used to support things like boats or bridges.; A type of boat or structure that is used to create a floating platform or bridge.; A card game where players try to get cards that add up to 21 without going over.

Word Forms

Plural pontoons