pontoon

[US]/pɒn'tuːn/
[UK]/pɑn'tun/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. flat-bottomed boat used as a floating bridge; a floating platform used as a bridge; a card game similar to blackjack

Phrases & Collocations

pontoon bridge

Example Sentences

At this moment we already received orders to design Floating Sheerlegs from 2000 to 5000 tonnes lifting capacity, Self-Unloading Barges, Grab crane pontoons, etc.

They decided to build a pontoon bridge across the river.

The pontoon boat gently floated on the calm lake.

The soldiers used pontoon bridges to cross the river during the military operation.

The pontoon was securely anchored to the shore.

They enjoyed a relaxing day on a pontoon boat in the sun.

The pontoon provided a stable platform for fishing in the middle of the lake.

The pontoon was constructed using durable materials to withstand rough weather conditions.

They rented a pontoon for a leisurely cruise along the river.

The pontoon bridge was essential for transporting supplies to the other side of the river.

The pontoon was designed to be easily assembled and disassembled for transportation.

Real-world Examples

Have you ever heard of a pontoon bridge?

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

With many hotels and parks, offering paddle boats or pontoon boat rentals.

Source: Creative Cloud Travel

A floatovoltaic is a photovoltaic installation that is placed on pontoons that float on the water.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds May 2018 Collection

And this one is now working on a pontoon owned by Britain’s America’s Cup sailing team.

Source: VOA Video Highlights

Have you ever heard about pontoon bridge?

Source: Complete CET-6 Listening Test Questions (No translation)

The pontoon, cage, and generator all sink to the bottom of the river.

Source: VOA Special April 2018 Collection

The cage goes on top of a wide boat with a flat bottom called a pontoon.

Source: VOA Special April 2018 Collection

Once the pontoon boat is fixed to one place, it is flooded with water.

Source: VOA Special April 2018 Collection

Standing on a pontoon, people would find the river was polluted.

Source: Pan Pan

(END VIDEO CLIP) AZUZ: At first this will look like your run of the mill pontoon boat hanging out on a lake.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2019 Collection

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