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  2. Caisson (engineering) - Wikipedia

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    Schematic cross section of a pressurized caisson. In geotechnical engineering, a caisson (/ ˈ k eɪ s ən,-s ɒ n /; borrowed from French caisson 'box', from Italian cassone 'large box', an augmentative of cassa) is a watertight retaining structure [1] used, for example, to work on the foundations of a bridge pier, for the construction of a concrete dam, [2] or for the repair of ships.

  3. Limbers and caissons - Wikipedia

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    A caisson (US: / ˈ k eɪ s ɒ n /) is a two-wheeled cart designed to carry artillery ammunition; [3] the British term is "ammunition wagon". Caissons are also used to bear the casket of the deceased in some state and military funerals in certain Western cultures, including the United States .

  4. Caisson - Wikipedia

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    Caisson (French for "box") may refer to: Caisson (engineering), a sealed underwater structure; Caisson (vehicle), a two-wheeled cart for carrying ammunition, also used in certain state and military funerals; Caisson (Asian architecture), a spider web ceiling; Caisson (lock gate), a gate for a dock or lock, constructed as a floating caisson

  5. Caisson (lock gate) - Wikipedia

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    Ship caisson at Droogdok Jan Blanken at Hellevoetsluis. A caisson is a form of lock gate.It consists of a large floating iron or steel box. This can be flooded to seat the caisson in the opening of the dock to close it, or pumped dry to float it and allow it to be towed clear of the dock.

  6. Detroit Slang - AOL

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    Detroit slang is an ever-evolving dictionary of words and phrases with roots in regional Michigan, the Motown music scene, African-American communities and drug culture, among others. The local ...

  7. Sandhog - Wikipedia

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    Sandhog is the slang term given to urban miners and construction workers who work underground on a variety of excavation projects in New York City, [1] and later other cities. [2] Generally these projects involve tunneling, caisson excavation, road building, or some other type of underground construction or mining projects.

  8. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    While slang is usually inappropriate for formal settings, this assortment includes well-known expressions from that time, with some still in use today, e.g., blind date, cutie-pie, freebie, and take the ball and run. [2] These items were gathered from published sources documenting 1920s slang, including books, PDFs, and websites.

  9. Glossary of North American railway terms - Wikipedia

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    It is also known as Yellowbonnet. Bluebonnet can also mean a warbonnet unit with only the red painted over, resulting in a silver and blue locomotive; this was used on passenger engines transferred to freight service after the formation of Amtrak. [16] Bluebirds There are two different uses of this term. 1.