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单词 pontonier
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Definition of pontonier in English:

pontonier

(also pontoneer, pontoonier, pontooneer)
noun ˌpɒntə(ʊ)ˈnɪə
Military
  • A person in charge of pontoons or the construction of pontoon bridges.

Origin

Mid 18th century. From ponton, variant of pontoon + -ier, perhaps after French pontonnier boatman, ferryman, person who collects fees for ferry passage, engineer in charge of bridge construction.

 
 

Definition of pontonier in US English:

pontonier

(also pontoneer, pontoonier, pontooneer)
nounˌpɒntə(ʊ)ˈnɪə
Military
  • A person in charge of pontoons or the construction of pontoon bridges.

Origin

Mid 18th century. From ponton, variant of pontoon + -ier, perhaps after French pontonnier boatman, ferryman, person who collects fees for ferry passage, engineer in charge of bridge construction.

 
 
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