nounπShareAn enclosure from which water can be expelled, in order to give access to underwater areas for engineering works etc."Engineers used a large caisson to build the bridge supports deep underwater. "architecturenauticalbuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe gate across the entrance to a dry dock."Before the ship could be repaired, the shipyard workers lowered the heavy caisson to seal off the dry dock. "nauticalarchitecturetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA floating tank that can be submerged, attached to an underwater object and then pumped out to lift the object by buoyancy; a camel."The construction crew used a caisson to lift the heavy concrete block out of the harbor. "nauticaltechnologyarchitecturebuildingmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA two-wheeled, horse-drawn military vehicle used to carry ammunition (and a coffin at funerals)."During the solemn military funeral, the caisson, pulled by six horses, carried the casket draped with the flag. "militaryvehicletraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large box to hold ammunition."The soldiers loaded the heavy artillery shells into the caisson before heading to the battlefield. "militaryweaponvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA chest filled with explosive materials, used like a mine."The rebels planted a caisson beneath the bridge, hoping to cut off the enemy's supply line. "militaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA coffer."The construction workers used a large caisson to hold back the water while building the bridge foundation in the river. "architecturenauticalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
