caissons
The word “caissons” has 2 syllables: cais-sons.
It's pronounced as /ˈkeɪ.sənz/.
What is synonym and antonym for caissons?
In the thesaurus, “caissons” has 8 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for caissons along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for caissons
Meanings of caissons
- noun
- An enclosure from which water can be expelled, in order to give access to underwater areas for engineering works etc.
- The gate across the entrance to a dry dock.
- A floating tank that can be submerged, attached to an underwater object and then pumped out to lift the object by buoyancy; a camel.
- A two-wheeled, horse-drawn military vehicle used to carry ammunition (and a coffin at funerals).
- A large box to hold ammunition.
- A chest filled with explosive materials, used like a mine.
- A coffer.
Example Sentences
- The construction crew assembled the caissons to begin work on the new bridge.
- Engineers reinforced the caissons to withstand the pressure of the water.
- The design called for several caissons to provide stable support for the pier.
- The caissons were carefully positioned and sunk into the riverbed.
- The project's success relied on the precise placement of the caissons for the underwater foundation.
On this page you'll find 8 synonyms or another words to caissons, such as: bandboxes, canteens, coffins, compartments, hatboxes, hope chests, snuffboxes.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- snuffboxes