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1. (n.) caisson
any of various structures used as a protective environment for workers, esp. one consisting of a pressurized, watertight chamber for use in underwater construction.
2. caisson
a float for raising a sunken vessel.
3. caisson
a watertight structure built against a damaged hull to render it watertight.
4. caisson
a two-wheeled wagon, used for carrying artillery ammunition.
5. caisson
an ammunition chest.
Etymology: (1880–85, Amer.)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) coffer, caisson, lacuna
an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
2. (noun) caisson
a two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition
3. (noun) caisson, ammunition chest
a chest to hold ammunition
4. (noun) caisson, pneumatic caisson, cofferdam
large watertight chamber used for construction under water
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) caisson
a chest to hold ammunition
2. (noun) caisson
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
3. (noun) caisson
a chest filled with explosive materials, to be laid in the way of an enemy and exploded on his approach
4. (noun) caisson
a water-tight box, of timber or iron within which work is carried on in building foundations or structures below the water level
5. (noun) caisson
a hollow floating box, usually of iron, which serves to close the entrances of docks and basins
6. (noun) caisson
a structure, usually with an air chamber, placed beneath a vessel to lift or float it
7. (noun) caisson
a sunk panel of ceilings or soffits
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