punt

English

/pʌnt/, /pʌnt/, /pʌnt/, /pʊnt/

noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) A pontoon; a narrow shallow boat propelled by a pole.

Etymology

Derived from Latin pontō (pontoon, Gaulish flat-bottomed boat, ferryboat) derived from Middle Low German punte (ferry boat) derived from Middle Dutch ponte (ferry boat).

Origin

Middle Dutch

ponte

Gloss

ferry boat

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