pontō — meaning in English

English meaning

• ferry noun A boat or ship that carries passengers and vehicles across a stretch of water on a regular route.
• ferryboat noun A boat used to ferry passengers, vehicles, or goods across open water, especially one that runs to a regular schedule

Senses

pontō is used for these senses in English:

• ferry (watercraft) A boat or ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule.
• ferryboat (nautical) A boat used to ferry passengers, vehicles, or goods across open water, especially one that runs to a regular schedule

ferry — full definition

1. noun A boat or ship that carries passengers and vehicles across a stretch of water on a regular route.
2. verb To transport people or things, especially back and forth or across water.