caisson
A caisson is a large, military-style train. It is usually used to move heavy equipment or troops.
The caisson was too large to fit through the small opening.
The caisson was too heavy to be moved by the horses.
A caisson is a large, military-style train. It is usually used to move heavy equipment or troops.
The caisson was too large to fit through the small opening.
The caisson was too heavy to be moved by the horses.
noun
large watertight chamber used for construction under water
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noun
an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
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noun
a chest to hold ammunition
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noun
a two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition
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It is the oldest caisson lighthouse in Virginia.
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Inventor of the caisson structure with corrugated wings.
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Clearly the caisson decends to the bottom of the cistern.
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The arch rests on submerged caisson foundations.
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In that year the existing caisson light was first illuminated.
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The caisson was also even struck by a ship in 1986.
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As a caisson descended, the chain coiled up at the bottom of the lift.
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At the time of its construction, it was the world's tallest caisson lighthouse.
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A caisson locking gate is closed to hold the platform in place.
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The horse follows the caisson carrying the casket in a funeral procession.