Pontoons Meaning in English

word · lemma: pontoon

US

ˌpɑnˈtunz

pahn-TOONZ

UK

pəntˈuːnz

puhn-TOONZ

Definition

Flat, hollow structures that float in water and support bridges, boats, or buildings. 'Pontoons' can also refer to the supporting floats under small watercraft or seaplanes.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in technical, boating, or construction contexts. Common collocations: 'pontoon bridge', 'pontoon boat', 'seaplane pontoons'. Not to be confused with 'platoon' (army group).

• Spanish: pontones - flotadores (de embarcaciones)
• Portuguese (BR): pontonetes - flutuadores (de embarcação)
• Portuguese (PT): pontos - flutuadores (de embarcação)
• Chinese (Simplified): 浮筒 - 浮桥
• Chinese (Traditional): 浮筒 - 浮橋
• Hindi: पंटून - तैरता हुआ पुल
• Arabic: طوافات - جسور عائمة
• Bengali: পন্টুন (ভাসমান কাঠামো) - ভাসমান ভেলামাজির কাঠামো
• Russian: понтон - плавучий понтон
• Japanese: ポンツーン - 浮き台
• Vietnamese: phao nổi - sà lan nổi
• Korean: 푼툰 - 부교(浮橋) - 부유 구조물
• Turkish: pontoon - yüzer platform
• Urdu: پونٹون (تیرتا ڈھانچہ)
• Indonesian: pontoon - pelampung besar (penopang)

Example Sentences

Pontoons support the floating bridge.

basic

The boat has two large pontoons.

basic

Pontoons help seaplanes land safely on water.

basic

After the storm, a few pontoons from the dock floated away.

natural

We had a picnic right on the pontoons of the floating restaurant.

natural

If the pontoons spring a leak, the whole bridge could start to sink.

natural