Caisson ¹

Definition: A chest to hold ammunition.

Caisson ²

Definition: 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.

Caisson ³

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

Caisson ⁴

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

Caisson ⁵

Definition: A hollow floating box, usually of iron, which serves to close the entrances of docks and basins.

Caisson ⁶

Definition: A structure, usually with an air chamber, placed beneath a vessel to lift or float it.

Caisson ⁷

Definition: A sunk panel of ceilings or soffits.

caisson ⁸

Definition: large watertight chamber used for construction under water

caisson ⁹

Definition: a chest to hold ammunition

caisson ¹⁰

Definition: a two-wheeled military vehicle carrying artillery ammunition

caisson ¹¹

Definition: an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome