caisson

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: eine vertiefte dekorative Kassette in einer Decke oder Kuppel; ein zweirädriges Militärfahrzeug zum Transport von Artilleriemunition; ein Munitionsbehälter; oder ein großer wasserdichter Behälter bzw. eine Druckkammer, die beim Bauen unter Wasser verwendet wird.

A noun with multiple meanings: an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome; a two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition; a chest to hold ammunition; or a large watertight chamber used for construction under water.

1. Architectural panelC1formalart

   An ornamental sunken panel, often square or rectangular, set into a ceiling, dome, or soffit.

   Kassette

   • The Renaissance cathedral's dome was decorated with intricate caissons.
   • Each caisson in the ceiling was painted with a floral motif.
   • The architect specified deep caissons to add visual depth to the hall.

   Synonymecoffer

2. Military ammunition wagonC1formal

   A two-wheeled vehicle used to transport artillery ammunition and supplies.

   Munitionswagen

   • The caisson carried shells for the field artillery battery.
   • Horses pulled the caisson across the muddy battlefield.
   • The soldier was responsible for maintaining the caisson and its load.

3. Ammunition chestC1formal

   A sturdy chest or box designed to hold and protect ammunition.

   Munitionskiste

   • The soldiers opened the caisson to retrieve fresh cartridges.
   • Each caisson was carefully sealed to keep the powder dry.
   • The ammunition caisson was stored in the armory.

   Synonymeammunition chest

4. Underwater construction chamberC1formaltechnical

   A large, watertight box or chamber used for construction work underwater, such as building bridge piers or foundations.

   Caisson

   • Workers entered the pressurized caisson to dig the riverbed.
   • The bridge's foundation was built using a massive steel caisson.
   • Engineers used a caisson to create a dry workspace below the waterline.

   Synonymecoffercofferdam