Caisson Definition
kāsŏn, -sən
caissons
noun
caissons
A watertight structure within which construction work is carried on under water.
American Heritage
A floating structure used to close off the entrance to a dock or canal lock.
American Heritage
A two-wheeled wagon for transporting ammunition.
Webster's New World
A chest for holding ammunition.
Webster's New World
A hollow, boat-shaped box, used as a floodgate at a dock or basin.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Caisson
Noun
Singular:
caisson
Plural:
caissonsOrigin of Caisson
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