Definition of cofferdam Cofferdam

cof•fer•dam

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What does cofferdam mean?

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Noun
cofferdam - large watertight chamber used for construction under water
  caisson, pneumatic caisson
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  • cofferdam (Noun)
    A temporary watertight structure that is pumped dry to enclose an area underwater and allow construction work on a ship, bridge, or rig to be carried out; a caisson.
  • cofferdam (Noun)
    An empty space that acts as a protective barrier between two floors or bulkheads on a ship.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • cofferdam (n.)
    A water-tight inclosure, as of piles packed with clay, from which the water is pumped to expose the bottom (of a river, etc.) and permit the laying of foundations, building of piers, etc.

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