caisson

Fetched 2026-10-26 (cache).

Synonyms: casson, chaisson, caison, causson, clisson

Antonyms: casson, chaisson, caison, causson, clisson

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q846451}} {{lb|en|engineering}} A ([[permanent]]) [[enclosure]] from which [[water]] can be [[expelled]], in order to give [[access]] to [[underwater]] areas for [[engineering]] works etc.
2. {{senseid|en|Q205077}} {{lb|en|engineering}} A structure with similar function that is temporary.
3. {{senseid|en|Q640104}} {{lb|en|architecture}} A [[coffer#English:_Q640104|coffer]] (sunken panel).
4. {{senseid|en|Q2052888}} The [[gate]] across the [[entrance]] to a [[drydock]].
5. {{senseid|en|Q820997}} {{lb|en|nautical}} A [[floating]] [[tank]] that can be [[submerge]]d, attached to an underwater object and then pumped out to lift the object by [[buoyancy]].
6. {{senseid|en|Q16535098}}<!--[[d:Q16535098]]→[[d:Property:P460]]→[[d:Q366656]]--> {{lb|en|military}} A two-wheeled, horse-drawn [[military]] [[vehicle]] used to carry [[ammunition]] (and a [[coffin]] at [[funeral]]s).
7. {{senseid|en|ammo case}} {{lb|en|military}} A large [[box]] to hold ammunition.
8. {{senseid|en|Q1481202 subset or Q1481202-like weapon}} {{lb|en|military}} A chest filled with explosive materials, used like a [[mine]].

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