Seaplane's float (7)

I believe the answer is:

pontoon

(Other definitions for pontoon that I've seen before include "Card-game" , "variety of bridge" , "Flat-bottomed boat supporting bridge" , "It spans" , "Bridge of boats" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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