Pontooner

Translation of "pontooner" into Russian

Noun

pontooner

pontooners pl

воен.; солдат понтонных войск

During the campaign, pontooners were crucial for getting the artillery across the river.

Во время кампании понтонёры были жизненно важны для переправы артиллерии через реку.

Additional translations

понтонщик

специалист по сооружению понтонов; граждан.

Noun

A soldier trained to build, deploy, and maintain pontoon bridges and other floating military equipment.

During the campaign, pontooners were crucial for getting the artillery across the river.

Any person who constructs or works with pontoons or pontoon bridges.

As a seasoned pontooner, she supervised the installation of the temporary floating dock.