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Meaning of pontoon

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pontoon

Pronunciation:/pɒnˈtuːn/

noun

Definitions

  1. A flat-bottomed boat used as a support for a temporary bridge.

  2. A floating structure supporting a bridge or dock.

    Synonyms:pontoon bridge
  3. A box used to raise a sunken vessel.

  4. A float of a seaplane.

pontoon

Pronunciation:/pɒnˈtuːn/

noun

Definitions

  1. A card game in which the object is to obtain cards whose value adds up to, or nearly to, 21 but not exceed it.

    Synonyms:vingt-et-un