pont

/ pɒnt /

noun

1. (in South Africa) a river ferry, esp one that is guided by a cable from one bank to the other

Word History and Origins

Origin of pont¹

C17: from Dutch: ferryboat, punt ¹; reintroduced through Afrikaans in 19th or 20th century

Example Sentences

The Paris Paralympics saw events take place at some stunning locations - the equestrian at Parc de Versailles in the shadow of the palace; the blind football at the Eiffel Tower Stadium below the world-famous monument; the triathlon finishing on Pont Alexandre III and the taekwondo and wheelchair fencing at Grand Palais.

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He forms part of a strong British team alongside Lauren Steadman, Claire Cashmore and Alison Peasgood, among others, who are all targeting medals on Pont Alexandre III on Monday.

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Roared on by the British team down the iconic Pont Alexandre III, Potter could not match Lindemann's final kick but she and Knibb crossed the line almost in tandem.

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Standing on the Pont des Invalides, slightly downstream of the planned starting line of the men’s triathlon, locals and tourists speculated about whether the swimming component would go ahead, given the anxieties about the water.

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There will be almost 100 boats carrying more than 10,000 athletes, plus a host of dignitaries, which sail past Paris' iconic landmarks, including Notre Dame cathedral and Pont Neuf.

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