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How to pronounce “caisson

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Pronunciation guide for caisson

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of caisson with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Jacques Cousteaufor hard hat divers and for people who worked in bridge caissons,
Definition summary
(engineering) An enclosure from which water can be expelled, in order to give access to underwater areas for engineering works etc.

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How to pronounce caisson

Jacques Cousteau

for hard hat divers and for people who worked in bridge caissons,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “caisson

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (engineering) 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.
  • (nautical) A floating tank that can be submerged, attached to an underwater object and then pumped out to lift the object by buoyancy; a camel.
  • (military) A two-wheeled, horse-drawn military vehicle used to carry ammunition (and a coffin at funerals).
  • (military) A large box to hold ammunition.
  • (military) A chest filled with explosive materials, used like a mine.
  • (architecture) A coffer.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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