What does Caisson mean?
Definitions for Caisson
ˈkeɪ sɒn, -səncais·son
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Princeton's WordNet
coffer, caisson, lacunanoun
an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
caissonnoun
a two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition
caisson, ammunition chestnoun
a chest to hold ammunition
caisson, pneumatic caisson, cofferdamnoun
large watertight chamber used for construction under water
Wiktionary
caissonnoun
An enclosure, from which water can be expelled, in order to give access to underwater areas for engineering works etc.
caissonnoun
The gate across the entrance to a dry dock.
caissonnoun
A floating tank that can be submerged, attached to an underwater object and then pumped out to lift the object by buoyancy; a camel.
caissonnoun
A two-wheeled, horse-drawn military vehicle used to carry ammunition (and a coffin at funerals).
caissonnoun
A large box to hold ammunition.
caissonnoun
A variant of coffer.
Etymology: From caisson.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
CAISSONnoun
A chest of bombs or powder, laid in the enemy’s way, to be fired at their approach.
Etymology: French.
ChatGPT
caisson
A caisson is a waterproof structure made of wood, metal, or concrete, used in civil engineering for the construction of foundations or piers in or near a body of water. It provides a dry working environment to allow for excavation, construction or repair work below the waterline, such as in building bridges, dams, or oil platforms.
Webster Dictionary
Caissonnoun
a chest to hold ammunition
Caissonnoun
a four-wheeled carriage for conveying ammunition, consisting of two parts, a body and a limber. In light field batteries there is one caisson to each piece, having two ammunition boxes on the body, and one on the limber
Caissonnoun
a chest filled with explosive materials, to be laid in the way of an enemy and exploded on his approach
Caissonnoun
a water-tight box, of timber or iron within which work is carried on in building foundations or structures below the water level
Caissonnoun
a hollow floating box, usually of iron, which serves to close the entrances of docks and basins
Caissonnoun
a structure, usually with an air chamber, placed beneath a vessel to lift or float it
Caissonnoun
a sunk panel of ceilings or soffits
Etymology: [F., fr. caisse, case, chest. See 1st Case.]
Wikidata
Caisson
In geotechnical engineering, a caisson is a watertight retaining structure used, for example, to work on the foundations of a bridge pier, for the construction of a concrete dam, or for the repair of ships. These are constructed such that the water can be pumped out, keeping the working environment dry. When piers are to be built using an open caisson and it is not practical to reach suitable soil, friction pilings may be driven to form a suitable sub-foundation. These piles are connected by a foundation pad upon which the column pier is erected.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Caisson
kās′on, n. a tumbril or ammunition wagon: a chest filled with explosive materials: a strong case for keeping out the water while the foundations of a bridge are being built: an apparatus for lifting a vessel out of the water for repairs or inspection: the pontoon or floating gate used to close a dry-dock. [Fr., from caisse, a case or chest. See Case.]
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
caisson
An adopted term for a sort of float sunk to a required depth by letting water into it, when it is hauled under the ship's bottom, receives her steadily, and on pumping out the water floats her. These were long used in Holland, afterwards at Venice, and in Russia, where they were known as camels (which see). Caisson is also a vessel fitted with valves, to act instead of gates for a dry dock. Used also in pontoons (which see).
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
caisson
In gunnery, is a carriage used for conveying ammunition for a field battery. It is a four-wheeled carriage, consisting of two parts, one of which is a limber similar to that of a gun-carriage, and connected in a similar way by a wooden stock and lunette. On the axle-body of the rear part, and parallel to the stock, are placed three rails upon which are fastened two ammunition-boxes, one behind the other, and similar to the one on the limber; so that the caisson has three ammunition-boxes, which will seat nine cannoneers. The interior compartments of the ammunition-boxes vary according to the nature of the ammunition with which they are loaded. In the rear of the last box is placed a spare wheel-axle of iron, with a chain and toggle at the end of it. On the rear end of the middle rail is placed a carriage-hook similar to a pintle-hook, to which the lunette of a gun-carriage whose limber has become disabled may be attached, and the gun carried off the field. The caisson has the same turning capacity and mobility as the gun-carriage, so that it can follow the piece in all its manœuvres, if necessary. It also carries a spare wheel, spare pole, etc. See Ordnance, Carriages for, The Caisson.
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The numerical value of Caisson in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
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The numerical value of Caisson in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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