Caisson

['keɪs(ə)n;kə'suːn] or ['kesən]

解释:

(noun.) large watertight chamber used for construction under water.

(noun.) a chest to hold ammunition.

(noun.) a two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition.

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解释:

(n.) A chest to hold ammunition.

(n.) A four-wheeled carriage for conveying ammunition, consisting of two parts, a body and a limber. In light field batteries there is one caisson to each piece, having two ammunition boxes on the body, and one on the limber.

(n.) A chest filled with explosive materials, to be laid in the way of an enemy and exploded on his approach.

(n.) A water-tight box, of timber or iron within which work is carried on in building foundations or structures below the water level.

(n.) A hollow floating box, usually of iron, which serves to close the entrances of docks and basins.

(n.) A structure, usually with an air chamber, placed beneath a vessel to lift or float it.

(n.) A sunk panel of ceilings or soffits.

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解释:

n. a tumbril or ammunition wagon: a chest filled with explosive materials: a strong case for keeping out the water while the foundations of a bridge are being built: an apparatus for lifting a vessel out of the water for repairs or inspection: the pontoon or floating gate used to close a dry-dock.

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