pontonier

[ pon-tn-eer ]

nounMilitary.

an officer or soldier in charge of bridge equipment or the construction of pontoon bridges.

Origin of pontonier

From the French word pontonnier, dating back to 1820–30. See pontoon¹, -ier²

Words Nearby pontonier

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How to use pontonier in a sentence

pontonier′, Pontonnier′, one who has charge of a pontoon; Pontoon′-bridge, a platform or roadway supported upon pontoons.
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British Dictionary definitions for pontonier

pontonier

/ (ˌpɒntəˈnɪə) /

noun

military obsolete a person in charge of or involved in building a pontoon bridge

Origin of pontonier

C19: from French pontonnier, from Latin pontō ferry boat, pontoon 1

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