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pontoon
noun (1)
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
noun (2)Definition of pontoon (Entry 2 of 2)
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pontoon
noun
pon·toon
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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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