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pontoon bridge

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noun

  1. a bridge supported by pontoons.

Etymology

Origin of pontoon bridge

First recorded in 1695–1705

Example Sentences

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"The Pontoon bridge is up," he added; "you must use the Boer pont and so ferry across the Tugela."

From With the Naval Brigade in Natal (1899-1900) Journal of Active Service by Burne, C. R. N. (Charles Richard Newdigate)

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