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noun
A (permanent) enclosure from which water can be expelled, in order to give access to underwater areas for engineering works etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
A structure with similar function that is temporary.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: cofferdam, coffer
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A coffer (sunken panel).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: architecture
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noun
The gate across the entrance to a drydock.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A floating tank that can be submerged, attached to an underwater object and then pumped out to lift the object by buoyancy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
Synonyms: camel, sea camel, pontoon
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A two-wheeled, horse-drawn military vehicle used to carry ammunition (and a coffin at funerals).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, politics, war
Synonyms: limber
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A large box to hold ammunition.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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noun
A chest filled with explosive materials, used like a mine.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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noun
large watertight chamber used for construction under water
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: pneumatic caisson, cofferdam
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: chamber
noun
a chest to hold ammunition
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: ammunition chest
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: chest
noun
a two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: military vehicle
noun
an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: coffer, lacuna
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: panel
History
Borrowed from French caisson. Doublet of cassone and cajón.
Across languages
18 source translations are retained for this English entry.
