Caisson
English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Caisson
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1 n.
A chest to hold ammunition.
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2 n.
A four-wheeled carriage for conveying ammunition, consisting of two parts, a body and a limber. In light field batteries there is one caisson to each piece, having two ammunition boxes on the body, and one on the limber.
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3 n.
A chest filled with explosive materials, to be laid in the way of an enemy and exploded on his approach.
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4 n.
A water-tight box, of timber or iron within which work is carried on in building foundations or structures below the water level.
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5 n.
A hollow floating box, usually of iron, which serves to close the entrances of docks and basins.
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6 n.
A structure, usually with an air chamber, placed beneath a vessel to lift or float it.
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7 n.
A sunk panel of ceilings or soffits.
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8 n.
A chest to hold ammunition.
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9 n.
A four-wheeled carriage for conveying ammunition, consisting of two parts, a body and a limber. In light field batteries there is one caisson to each piece, having two ammunition boxes on the body, and one on the limber.
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10 n.
A chest filled with explosive materials, to be laid in the way of an enemy and exploded on his approach.
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11 n.
A water-tight box, of timber or iron within which work is carried on in building foundations or structures below the water level.
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12 n.
A hollow floating box, usually of iron, which serves to close the entrances of docks and basins.
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13 n.
A structure, usually with an air chamber, placed beneath a vessel to lift or float it.
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14 n.
A sunk panel of ceilings or soffits.