caisson

(Inglés)

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.

Pronúnciase como (IPA)

/ˈkeɪ.sən/

Etimoloxía (Inglés)

Borrowed from French caisson. Doublet of cassone and cajón.

Sinónimos

cofferdam

ammunition chest

pneumatic caisson

lacuna

coffer

float case

pontoon

dock gate

camel

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