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Definition of caisson noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

caisson

noun
 
/ˈkeɪsn/
 
/ˈkeɪsɑːn/,
 
/ˈkeɪsn/
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  1. a large concrete structure that does not allow water to get in, in which construction work can be done under water
    • The caissons allowed us to protect the equipment and ensure safe exploration.
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