ponton
pontoon, floating platform
noun pon-TON Rare
Origin: Latin ponto 'flat-bottomed boat'
Usage Note
Ponton refers to a floating dock, landing stage, or bridge of boats. It also appears in military contexts for temporary river-crossing bridges (pont de bateaux). A small boat is often moored au ponton.
Examples
"Le bateau est amarré au ponton."
Natural Translation
The boat is moored at the pontoon.
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