caisson
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- noun
- /ˈkeɪsən/
- Archaic
:
carro de artillería
- The horse-drawn caisson carried the fallen soldier's casket during the military funeral.
- horse-drawn caisson
- pull the caisson
Men would be crushed under caissons and cannon wheels.
- Men would be crushed under caissons and cannon wheels.
Examples
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Arlington, Virginia -- A matched team of horses pulls retired Army Col. Robert Gambino's flag-draped casket on a caisson at Arlington National Cemetery.
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In the military application, a caisson is a rolling cart that carries ammunition and artillery; this type of caisson probably started out as a rolling box; hence the name.
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It's a tradition that dates back to the early 19th century, when horse-drawn caissons moved men and equipment to and from the battlefront.
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I can still vividly remember the sound of the drums as the caisson carrying JFK's body went to his final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery and the unforgettable scene of John Jr. saluting his father's body as it passed.
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On June 9, 1999, I walked with my mother and two children behind the flag-draped casket of my father, 2nd Lt. George Philip Gaffney, Jr., as it was borne on a horse-drawn caisson to its final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery.
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During the ceremony, a solemn procession featured a caisson transporting the honors of the deceased.
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As the parade continued, the grand caisson moved slowly down the street, honoring the veterans.
Synonyms
A strong box used to store and carry bullets and shells
Compounds
- Archaic
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8.3
A sickness from a quick drop in air pressure that causes joint pain, dizziness, and tiredness
- Specialized
A large watertight chamber filled with compressed air to keep water out while people work underwater
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Caisson comes from the French word caisse 'box', the same root as the English case. Armies once used large 'boxes' on wheels to carry guns and ammunition, so a caisson is the vehicle that carries those supplies.