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Caisson

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(1):

(n.) A water-tight box, of timber or iron within which work is carried on in building foundations or structures below the water level.

(2):

(n.) A hollow floating box, usually of iron, which serves to close the entrances of docks and basins.

(3):

(n.) A sunk panel of ceilings or soffits.

(4):

(n.) A chest to hold ammunition.

(5):

(n.) 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.

(6):

(n.) A chest filled with explosive materials, to be laid in the way of an enemy and exploded on his approach.

(7):

(n.) A structure, usually with an air chamber, placed beneath a vessel to lift or float it.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Caisson'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​c/caisson.html. 1828.
 
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