Caisson - Definition

caisson

n 1: an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome [syn:
coffer, caisson, lacuna]
2: a two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition
3: a chest to hold ammunition [syn: caisson, ammunition
chest]
4: large watertight chamber used for construction under water
[syn: caisson, pneumatic caisson, cofferdam]

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