Meaning Of The Word Caisson

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caisson in American English
a chest for holding ammunition
noun: a structure used in underwater work, consisting of an airtight chamber, open at the bottom and containing air under sufficient pressure to exclude the water

caisson in British English
noun: a watertight chamber open at the bottom and containing air under pressure, used to carry out construction work under water

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