caisson

/ˈkeɪ.sən/noun
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1

An enclosure from which water can be expelled, in order to give access to underwater areas for engineering works etc.

2

The gate across the entrance to a dry dock.

3

A floating tank that can be submerged, attached to an underwater object and then pumped out to lift the object by buoyancy; a camel.

4

A two-wheeled, horse-drawn military vehicle used to carry ammunition (and a coffin at funerals).

5

A large box to hold ammunition.

6

A chest filled with explosive materials, used like a mine.

7

A coffer.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing