Definition of "pontoon bridge" []

• A temporary floating bridge that uses pontoons for support. Also called bateau bridge. (noun)

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• "Powell Hill received orders to cross the pontoon bridge above Drewry's Bluff and await developments."
• "Alexander took one look at the Hydaspes and sent Coenus back to the Indus to dismantle the pontoon bridge that Hephaestion had built and bring the boats to him in pieces."
• "With that, Early bade another staff officer, Major John Daniel, go to the pontoon bridge and get any news the fugitives brought."