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Caisson (lock gate)
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Caisson (lock gate)
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.
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