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caisson

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Is caisson a Scrabble word?

Yes, caisson is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 9 points in Scrabble.

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  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of caisson?

Definition

noun (English)

1. (engineering) An enclosure from which water can be expelled, in order to give access to underwater areas for engineering works etc.Examples: "During the construction of the viaduct, the sinking of the caissons in the river bed caused much difficulty to the engineer and contractors, as a bed of running sand was encountered; in consequence, the expenditure for these foundations proved almost prohibitive."; "Caissons were enclosed dry chambers built on river beds to facilitate the construction of bridge piers."

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

3. (military) A two-wheeled, horse-drawn military vehicle used to carry ammunition (and a coffin at funerals).Examples: "Over hill, over dale / As we hit the dusty trail, / And those caissons go rolling along."

4. (military) A large box to hold ammunition.

5. (military) A chest filled with explosive materials, used like a mine.

6. (architecture) A coffer.

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "caisson"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "caisson"?

Scrabble
9 points
C3
A1
I1
S1
S1
O1
N1
Words With Friends
11 points
C4
A1
I1
S1
S1
O1
N2

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