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