pon·toon
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Definition of pontoon
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a flat-bottomed boat (such as a lighter)
especially
: a flat-bottomed boat or portable float used in building a floating temporary bridge
2
: a float especially of a seaplane
pontoon
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“Pontoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pontoon. Accessed 27 May. 2022.
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Kids Definition of pontoon
: a large hollow container filled with air and used to make something (as a boat, plane, or bridge) float
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