caisson

Signification (Anglais)

1. An enclosure from which water can be expelled, in order to give access to underwater areas for engineering works etc.
2. The gate across the entrance to a dry dock.
3. A floating tank that can be submerged, attached to an underwater object and then pumped out to lift the object by buoyancy; a camel.
4. A two-wheeled, horse-drawn military vehicle used to carry ammunition (and a coffin at funerals).
5. A large box to hold ammunition.
6. A chest filled with explosive materials, used like a mine.
7. A coffer.

Concepts

caisson

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batardeau

Synonymes

cofferdam

ammunition chest

pneumatic caisson

lacuna

coffer

float case

pontoon

dock gate

camel

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Traductions

Senkkasten

cassone

cajón de municiones

Caisson

θυρόπλοιο

υδατοστεγής θάλαμος

cassettone

tura

caisson

caixotão

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈkeɪ.sən/

Étymologie (Anglais)

Borrowed from French caisson. Doublet of cassone and cajón.