caisson (n.)

  1. an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome

    [ Syn: coffer , lacuna ]

  2. a two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition

  3. a chest to hold ammunition

    [ Syn: ammunition chest ]

  4. large watertight chamber used for construction under water

    [ Syn: pneumatic caisson , cofferdam ]

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