caisson

About 0.31 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A (permanent) enclosure from which water can be expelled, in order to give access to underwater areas for engineering works etc.
2. noun A structure with similar function that is temporary.
3. noun A coffer (sunken panel).
4. noun The gate across the entrance to a drydock.
5. noun A floating tank that can be submerged, attached to an underwater object and then pumped out to lift the object by buoyancy.
6. noun A two-wheeled, horse-drawn military vehicle used to carry ammunition (and a coffin at funerals).
7. noun A large box to hold ammunition.
8. noun A chest filled with explosive materials, used like a mine.

Similar words

cofferdam coffer lacuna ammunition chest pneumatic caisson tank girder canister box crib

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Word family

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