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Pontoon

usgb/pɑːnˈtuːn/Volume
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Temporary Bridges

Pontoons are often used for temporary bridges, especially during military operations or construction.

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The army erected a pontoon to move tanks across the river.
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Events on Water

Floating pontoons can serve as platforms for events like concerts, exhibitions, or social gatherings on water.

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They organized a jazz concert on a floating pontoon.
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Not for Deep Seas

Pontoons are primarily for calm, shallow waters, not suitable for deep-sea conditions.

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The marina used pontoons to dock small boats in the coastal bay.
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