HyperDic: caisson

English > 4 senses of the word caisson:
NOUNartifactcaisson, coffer, lacunaran ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
artifactcaissona two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition
artifactcaisson, ammunition chesta chest to hold ammunition
artifactcaisson, pneumatic caisson, cofferdamlarge watertight chamber used for construction under water
caisson > pronunciation
Soundskeh'sahn; key'sahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > caisson: 4 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningAn ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome.
Synonymscoffer, lacunar
Broaderpanelsheet that forms a distinct / distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
Spanisharcas, artesón, casetón
English > caisson: 4 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition.
Categorymilitary, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machineThe military forces of a nation
Broadermilitary vehiclevehicle used by the armed forces
Spanishcarro de municiones, remolque de municiones
English > caisson: 4 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningA chest to hold ammunition.
Synonymammunition chest
Broaderchestbox with a lid
Spanisharcón de armas, arcón de municiones
English > caisson: 4 senses > noun 4, artifact
Meaninglarge watertight chamber used for construction under water.
Synonymspneumatic caisson, cofferdam
BroaderchamberA natural or artificial enclosed space
Spanishataguía
Catalanatall

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