pontoon
/pɒnˈtuːn/ noun C2- A flat-bottomed boat or other floating structure used as a buoyant support for a temporary bridge, dock or landing stage.
- A bridge with floating supports.
- A box used to raise a sunken vessel. · Near-synonyms: caisson, camel, sea camel
- A float of a seaplane.
- A lighter or barge used for loading or unloading ships.
Plural pontoons
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