caisson

Meanings

• noun

  A large watertight container used to transport people or materials to the bottom of a body of water, especially a caisson used to construct a dock or pier.

  - "The construction of the new pier involved lowering a caisson into the water and filling it with concrete."
  - "Divers inspected the caisson before it was lowered into the harbor."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with caisson
casion , rasion , station

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Variants

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caisson , caissons , caisson disease , caisson diseases , bends , decompression sickness , decompression sicknesses

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Etymology

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From French caisson, a box or chest.

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Trivia

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1. The first caissons were made of wood, but they were eventually replaced by more durable materials like steel.

2. The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge involved the use of over 1,000 caissons.

3. Caissons are also used in mining operations to excavate underground tunnels.

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Related Concepts

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1. dock: A structure situated in a body of water to which ships or boats can be moored.

2. pier: A bridge-like structure extending from the land into a body of water to provide a landing place for ships or to support a bridge.

3. construction: The process of building or creating structures, often involving the use of various materials and equipment.

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Culture

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The caisson has been used extensively in construction projects for building piers and bridges, particularly in bodies of water. In literature, the term 'caisson' has been used metaphorically to describe a strong and protective container or shelter.

How to Memorize "caisson"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large metal container being lowered into the water.
   - Visualize people or materials being transported inside the caisson.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'caisson' with construction projects.
   - Think of a large, watertight container when you hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - C - Container
   - A - At the bottom of a body of water
   - I - Inspect and fill with materials
   - S - Submerge and secure in place
   - S - Strong and secure shelter

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