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caissons

/ˈkeɪsənz/ /ˈkeɪsɒnz/

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noun

An enclosure from which water can be expelled, in order to give access to underwater areas for engineering works etc.

Examples :

"Workers used caissons to build the bridge's foundations deep under the river. "

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noun

The gate across the entrance to a dry dock.

Examples :

"The shipyard workers carefully inspected the caissons to ensure a watertight seal before flooding the dry dock. "

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noun

A floating tank that can be submerged, attached to an underwater object and then pumped out to lift the object by buoyancy; a camel.

Examples :

"Workers used caissons to raise the sunken ship from the bottom of the harbor. "

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noun

A two-wheeled, horse-drawn military vehicle used to carry ammunition (and a coffin at funerals).

Examples :

"During the solemn military funeral, the caissons carried the fallen soldier's coffin, pulled slowly by a team of horses. "

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noun

A large box to hold ammunition.

Examples :

"During the historical reenactment of the Civil War battle, volunteers carefully loaded the caissons with blank ammunition before the demonstration began. "

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noun

A chest filled with explosive materials, used like a mine.

Examples :

"During the war, enemy soldiers planted caissons under the bridge, hoping to destroy it with a massive explosion. "

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noun

Examples :

"The workers used caissons to create dry work spaces underwater while repairing the bridge's foundations. "

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