Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pontoon bridge

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.72 in modern English

Syllables: pon-toon bridge
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A temporary bridge built over floating pontoons.

Example Sentences

"As Hiro is entering their neighborhood, he sees men running down the undulating pontoon bridge that serves as the main street, carrying guns and knives."

Inflected Forms

pontoon bridges (plural)

Synonyms

bateau bridge floating bridge

Questions

What does pontoon bridge mean?: A temporary bridge built over floating pontoons.

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