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 pontoon pontoon /pɑːnˈtuːn/

noun

  1. A float supporting a seaplane  ( pontoon )
    a float supporting a seaplane
     The seaplane was kept afloat by the sturdy pontoon attached to its base.
    The seaplane was kept afloat by the sturdy pontoon attached to its base.
  2. (nautical) a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat) that serves as a dock or to support a bridge  ( pontoon )
    (nautical) a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat) that serves as a dock or to support a bridge
     The children loved playing on the pontoon during their summer vacation at the lake.
    The children loved playing on the pontoon during their summer vacation at the lake.


 flyswatter flyswatter /ˈflaɪswɔːtər/

noun

  1. An implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects  ( flyswat , flyswatter , swatter )
    an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects


 kingdom kingdom /ˈkɪŋdəm/

noun

  1. () A domain in which something is dominant  ( kingdom , land , realm )
    a domain in which something is dominant
     The untroubled kingdom of reason
    the untroubled kingdom of reason
     A land of make-believe
    a land of make-believe
     The rise of the realm of cotton in the south
    the rise of the realm of cotton in the south
  2. () The domain ruled by a king or queen  ( realm , kingdom )
    the domain ruled by a king or queen
  3. () A country with a king as head of state  ( kingdom )
    a country with a king as head of state
  4. A basic group of natural objects  ( kingdom )
    a basic group of natural objects
  5. The highest taxonomic group into which organisms are grouped; one of five biological categories: Monera, Protoctista, Plantae, Fungi or Animalia  ( kingdom )
    the highest taxonomic group into which organisms are grouped; one of five biological categories: Monera, Protoctista, Plantae, Fungi or Animalia
  6. A monarchy with a king or queen as head of state  ( kingdom )
    a monarchy with a king or queen as head of state


 Carlo Goldoni Carlo Goldoni /ˈkɑːrloʊ ɡɒlˈdoʊni/

noun

  1. Prolific Italian dramatist (1707-1793)  ( Carlo Goldoni , Goldoni )
    prolific Italian dramatist (1707-1793)