caisson

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.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: декоративная углублённая панель в потолке или куполе; двухколёсное военное транспортное средство для перевозки артиллерийских боеприпасов; ящик для хранения боеприпасов; или большой водонепроницаемый отсек, используемый для строительства под водой.esSustantivo con varios significados: panel decorativo empotrado en un techo o cúpula; vehículo militar de dos ruedas para transportar munición de artillería; caja para almacenar municiones; o gran compartimento estanco utilizado para construir bajo el agua.frNom avec plusieurs sens : panneau décoratif en creux dans un plafond ou une coupole ; véhicule militaire à deux roues pour transporter des munitions d'artillerie ; caisse pour stocker des munitions ; ou grand compartiment étanche utilisé pour les travaux sous l'eau.deSubstantiv 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.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: painel decorativo rebaixado em teto ou cúpula; veículo militar de duas rodas para transportar munição de artilharia; caixa para armazenar munição; ou grande compartimento à prova d'água usado em construções subaquáticas.zh名词，有多种含义：天花板或穹顶上的装饰性凹槽面板；运输炮弹的两轮军用车辆；存放弹药的箱子；或用于水下施工的大型防水舱室。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: لوح زخرفي غائر في السقف أو القبة؛ عربة عسكرية ذات عجلتين لنقل ذخيرة المدفعية؛ صندوق لحفظ الذخيرة؛ أو حجرة كبيرة مانعة للماء تُستخدم في البناء تحت الماء.

1. Architectural panel C1 formal art

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

   • 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.

   ruКессонesPanel arquitectónicofrCaisson (architecture)deKassetteptCassetãozh藻井arكَسُون

   Синонимы: coffer

2. Military ammunition wagon C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗарядный ящикesCarro de municionesfrCaisson d'artilleriedeMunitionswagenptCarreta de muniçãozh弹药车arعربة الذخيرة

3. Ammunition chest C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗарядный ящикesCaja de municionesfrCaisse à munitionsdeMunitionskisteptCaixa de muniçãozh弹药箱arصندوق الذخيرة

   Синонимы: ammunition chest

4. Underwater construction chamber C1 formal technical

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

   • 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.

   ruКессонesCajón de construcción submarinafrCaisson de construction sous-marinedeCaissonptCaixãozh沉箱arقيسون

   Синонимы: coffercofferdam

• caissons plural form
• caissons' possessive plural form
• caisson's possessive singular form