caisson

Betekenis (Engels)

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.

Concepten

caisson

Synoniemen

cofferdam

ammunition chest

pneumatic caisson

lacuna

coffer

float case

pontoon

dock gate

camel

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Vertalingen

Senkkasten

caisson

📦

cassone

cajón de municiones

batardeau

Caisson

cassettone

tura

caixotão

arcón de armas

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈkeɪ.sən/

Etymologie (Engels)

Borrowed from French caisson. Doublet of cassone and cajón.