pontetcommon nounSyllable DecompositionpontetEtymologyexpandfrom 'pont' (bridge), '-et' (small), meaning 'small bridge'.Definitions1. The semi-circular part of the trigger guard of a rifle or pistol.armementexpand2. The arched part of a saddle.expand3. A diacritic mark in the shape of a small bridge.typographieexpand4. A ring of webbing sewn onto a harness, in which technical equipment is fixed using carabiners.expandPluralpontetsTranslationsgerman:Brückeenglish:trigger guardspanish:puenteSee alsopontage (cn.) pont (cn.) ponté (adj.) ponter (v.) pontier (cn.)