[automobile] Ponton or pontoon styling refers to a 1930s–1960s design genre—ultimately the precursor of modern automotive styling. The trend emerged as distinct running boards and fully articulated fenders became less common and bodywork began to enclose the full width and uninterrupted length of a car. The fenders of an automobile with...
• (n.) See Pontoon.
an English prison hulk, or converted ship hull, where captured pirates were held.
Pon·ton' noun [ French] See Pontoon .