Defn: A kind of light bridge, used in sieges, for surprising a post or outwork which has but a narrow moat; a flying bridge.
PONTY
Pon"ty, n. (Class Making)
Defn: See Pontee.
PONY
Po"ny, n.; pl. Ponies (. [Written also poney.] Etym: [Gael. ponaidh.]
1. A small horse.
2. Twenty-five pounds sterling. [Slang, Eng.]
3. A translation or a key used to avoid study in getting lessons; a crib. [College Cant]
4. A small glass of beer. [Slang] Pony chaise, a light, low chaise, drawn by a pony or a pair of ponies. — Pony engine, a small locomotive for switching cars from one track to another. [U.S.] — Pony truck (Locomotive Engine), a truck which has only two wheels. — Pony truss (Bridge Building), a truss which has so little height that overhead bracing can not be used.
POOD
Pood, n. Etym: [Russ. pud'.]
Defn: A Russian weight, equal to forty Russian pounds or about thirty-six English pounds avoirdupois.