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pont
/ ɒԳ /
noun
(in South Africa) a river ferry, esp one that is guided by a cable from one bank to the other
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pont1
Example Sentences
Like the padlocks left on the Pont des Arts bridge in Paris, people often leave the coins behind for love or luck.
A pop-culture event, it was held on the Pont Neuf in Paris, with the likes of Beyonce, Rihanna and of course Wintour in attendance, and got one billion views online.
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.
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.
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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