- A chest to hold ammunition. - A four-wheeled carriage for conveying ammunition,
consisting of two parts, a body and a limber. In light field batteries
there is one caisson to each piece, having two ammunition boxes on the
body, and one on the limber. - A chest filled with explosive materials, to be laid in the
way of an enemy and exploded on his approach. - A water-tight box, of timber or iron within which work is
carried on in building foundations or structures below the water level. - A hollow floating box, usually of iron, which serves to
close the entrances of docks and basins. - A structure, usually with an air chamber, placed beneath a
vessel to lift or float it. - A sunk panel of ceilings or soffits.
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