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Definition of caisson - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
architectureTECH. ornamental panel in a ceiling or domeTECH.
- The ceiling was decorated with a beautiful caisson.
2.
technologyTECH. enclosure for underwater construction workTECH.
- The workers used a caisson to build the bridge foundation.
3.
marineTECH. gate blocking water from a dry dockTECH.
- The caisson was closed to keep the dock dry.
4.
maritimeTECH. floating tank for lifting submerged objectsTECH.
- They used a caisson to raise the sunken ship.
5.
militaryDated two-wheeled vehicle for carrying ammunitionDated
- The soldiers loaded the caisson with artillery shells.
Images of caisson
ornamental panel in a ceiling or dome 
enclosure for underwater construction work 
gate blocking water from a dry dock 
floating tank for lifting submerged objects 
two-wheeled vehicle for carrying ammunition
Expressions with caisson
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painful condition from rapid pressure change
Divers must ascend slowly to avoid caisson disease.
Origin of caisson
French, caisson (large box)
Terms with caisson included in their meaning
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repair tool
small open caisson used in repair work
Examples of caisson in a sentence
Each caisson was intricately carved. Engineers designed a new caisson for the underwater tunnel. The caisson was crucial for the dam's construction. The workers inspected the caisson for any leaks. A new caisson was installed at the shipyard. The engineers designed a caisson for the underwater project.
A caisson was essential for the bridge construction. The caisson was painted in camouflage colors. They repaired the caisson before the next mission.
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- French:caisson, chambre de travail, ...
- German:Kassettendecke, Caisson, ...
- Italian:cassettonato, cassone, ...
- Spanish:casetón, cámara de aire, ...
- Portuguese:painel ornamental, caixão pneumático, ...
- Chinese:藻井, 沉箱, ...
- Japanese:格天井, ケーソン, ...
- Arabic:كَسْوَة مُزَخْرَفَة, قَيْسُون, ...
- Hebrew:קֵיסוֹן, תָּא תַּת-מַיִם, ...
- Russian:кессон, кесон, ...
- Ukrainian:касета, кесон, ...
- Hindi:सजावटी पैनल, कैसन, ...
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