Pontoon word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "pontoon" word

[noun] a float supporting a seaplane
[noun] a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat) that serves as a dock or to support a bridge

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\Pon*toon"\, n. [F. ponton (cf. It. pontone), from L. ponto, -onis, fr. pons, pontis, a bridge, perhaps originally, a way, path: cf. Gr. ? path, Skr. path, pathi, panthan. Cf. {Punt} a boat.] 1. (Mil.) A wooden flat-bottomed boat, a metallic cylinder, or a frame covered with canvas, India rubber, etc., forming a portable float, used in building bridges quickly for the passage of troops. 2. (Naut.) A low, flat vessel, resembling a barge, furnished with cranes, capstans, and other machinery, used in careening ships, raising weights, drawing piles, etc., chiefly in the Mediterranean; a lighter. {Pontoon bridge}, a bridge formed with pontoons. {Pontoon train}, the carriages of the pontoons, and the materials they carry for making a pontoon bridge. Note: The French spelling ponton often appears in scientific works, but pontoon is more common form.

The fun area, different aproach to word »pontoon«

Let's analyse "pontoon" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOOTNOP. Average typing speed for these characters is 1750 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .--. --- -. - --- --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: pontoon: 6 + 6 + 6 = 18, reduced: 9 . and the final result is Nine.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: pontoon: 7 + 6 + 5 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 5 = 37, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
N (2)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (3)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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