Australian English Meaning of caisson
Caisson
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Definitions and Meaning of caisson in English
caisson (n)
an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
a two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition
a chest to hold ammunition
large watertight chamber used for construction under water
caisson (n.)
A chest to hold ammunition.
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.
A chest filled with explosive materials, to be laid in the way of an enemy and exploded on his approach.
A water-tight box, of timber or iron within which work is carried on in building foundations or structures below the water level.
A hollow floating box, usually of iron, which serves to close the entrances of docks and basins.
A structure, usually with an air chamber, placed beneath a vessel to lift or float it.
A sunk panel of ceilings or soffits.
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Caisson
an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome, a two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition, a chest to hold ammunition, large watertight cham
Canteen,coffin,compartment,Hat box,hope chest,jewel box,Snuffbox,vault,hatbox,carton
No antonyms found.
cairo => Cairo, cairngormstone => Cairngorm, cairngorm => cairn gorm, cairned => piled, cairn terrier => Cairn Terrier,
