
Pontoon
Temporary Bridges
Pontoons are often used for temporary bridges, especially during military operations or construction.
The army erected a pontoon to move tanks across the river.
Events on Water
Floating pontoons can serve as platforms for events like concerts, exhibitions, or social gatherings on water.
They organized a jazz concert on a floating pontoon.
Not for Deep Seas
Pontoons are primarily for calm, shallow waters, not suitable for deep-sea conditions.
The marina used pontoons to dock small boats in the coastal bay. Compare with
BargeCausewayEmbankmentFloatJettyPierQuayWharf
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