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Definition of Caisson

1. Noun. An ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome.

2. Noun. A two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition.

3. Noun. A chest to hold ammunition.

4. Noun. Large watertight chamber used for construction under water.

Definition of Caisson

1. n. A chest to hold ammunition.

Definition of Caisson

1. Noun. (context: engineering) An enclosure, from which water can be expelled, in order to give access to underwater areas for engineering works etc. ¹

2. Noun. The gate across the entrance to a dry dock. ¹

3. Noun. (nautical) A floating tank that can be submerged, attached to an underwater object and then pumped out to lift the object by buoyancy; a camel. ¹

4. Noun. (military) A two-wheeled, horse-drawn military vehicle used to carry ammunition (and a coffin at funerals). ¹

5. Noun. (military) A large box to hold ammunition. ¹

6. Noun. (context: architecture) A variant of coffer. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Caisson

1. a watertight chamber [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Caisson

caipivodkas caique caiques caird cairds cairn cairn terrier cairn terriers cairned cairngorm

cairngorms cairngormstone cairns cairny caissaca caisson (current term) caisson disease caisson sickness caissons caitiff

caitiffs caitive caitives caixin cajan pea cajaput cajaputs cajeput cajeputol cajeputs

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