pontvolant
Pont`vo*lant" (; F. ), n. Etym: [F. pont bridge + volant flying.] (Mil.) Defn: A kind of light bridge, used in sieges, for surprising a post or outwork which has but a narrow moat; a flying bridge.
Pont`vo*lant" (; F. ), n. Etym: [F. pont bridge + volant flying.] (Mil.) Defn: A kind of light bridge, used in sieges, for surprising a post or outwork which has but a narrow moat; a flying bridge.