noun🔗SharePoinçonA figured stamp, die, or punch, used by goldsmiths, cutlers, etc."The goldsmith used a puncheon to create the intricate floral pattern on the silver locket. "L'orfèvre a utilisé un poinçon pour créer le motif floral complexe sur le médaillon en argent.utensiltechnicalindustrymaterialartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMontant, poteauA short, upright piece of timber in framing; a short post; an intermediate stud."The carpenter used several puncheons to support the weight of the new wall between the main studs. "Le charpentier a utilisé plusieurs poteaux pour supporter le poids du nouveau mur entre les montants principaux.architecturebuildingmaterialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePasserelle, pontonA walkway or short, low footbridge over wet ground constructed by laying one or more planks or dressed timbers over sills set directly on the ground, also called duck boards, bog boards, or bog bridge."The hikers used the puncheon to cross the muddy creek safely. "Les randonneurs ont utilisé la passerelle pour traverser le ruisseau boueux en toute sécurité.architecturematerialenvironmentstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePasserelle, petit pontA short low bridge of similar construction. Also called puncheon bridge."Because the heavy rains washed out part of the trail, the hikers had to carefully cross the muddy gap using the makeshift puncheon. "En raison des fortes pluies qui ont emporté une partie du sentier, les randonneurs ont dû traverser avec précaution l'espace boueux en utilisant la passerelle de fortune.architecturestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFût, barriqueA cask used to hold liquids, having a capacity varying from 72 to 120 gallons; a tercian."The brewery workers carefully rolled a full puncheon of ale into the aging cellar. "Les ouvriers de la brasserie ont soigneusement roulé une barrique pleine de bière dans la cave de vieillissement.drinkutensilnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading