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Caisson
UK
/ˈkeɪsən/
US
/ˈkeɪsɑn/
Translation caisson into russian
caisson
Noun
UK
/ˈkeɪsən/
US
/ˈkeɪsɑn/
The workers descended into the caisson to work on the underwater foundation.
Рабочие спустились в кесон, чтобы работать над подводным фундаментом.
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Definitions
caisson
Noun
UK
/ˈkeɪsən/
US
/ˈkeɪsɑn/
A watertight structure used for underwater construction or repair, such as for bridges or piers.
The engineers used a caisson to build the foundation of the new bridge.
A chest or wagon for holding or transporting ammunition.
The soldiers loaded the caisson with artillery shells before heading to the battlefield.
A floating vessel or watertight chamber used to raise sunken ships.
The salvage team employed a caisson to lift the wreckage from the ocean floor.
Idioms and phrases
caisson disease
Working under high pressure led to the development of caisson disease.
кесонная болезнь
Работа под высоким давлением привела к развитию кесонной болезни.
caisson lock
The canal features a unique caisson lock system.
кесонный шлюз
Канал оснащён уникальной системой кесонных шлюзов.
caisson foundation
The engineers decided to use a caisson foundation for the bridge.
кесонный фундамент
Инженеры решили использовать кесонный фундамент для моста.
caisson construction
The project required advanced caisson construction techniques.
кесонное строительство
Проект требовал продвинутых методов кесонного строительства.