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| spon·son [ spónss'n ] (plural spon·sons) |
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1. navy gun platform on ship: a gun platform sticking out from the side of a ship. A gun can be mounted in such a way that it can fire both fore and aft.
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2. arms history gun turret: a gun turret mounted on the side of an early tank
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3. canoeing air chamber in canoe: an air chamber that runs along each side of a canoe to help keep it afloat
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4. aviation stabilizer for seaplane: an air-filled structure or small wing projecting from the lower hull of a seaplane to stabilize it in water
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5. nautical support for paddle wheel: a structural support for a paddle wheel on a ship
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| [Mid-19th century. Origin ?] |
