Meaning of caisson in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkeɪs(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    caisson

    Etymology

    late 17th century: from French, literally ‘large chest’, from Italian cassone, the spelling having been altered in French by association with caisse‘case’

    Definitions

    1. an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
  2. 2. a two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition
  3. 3. a chest to hold ammunition
  4. 4. large watertight chamber used for construction under water

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