cofferdam
Noun
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Noun
cofferdam (plural cofferdams)
- 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.
- (nautical) An empty space that acts as a protective barrier between two floors or bulkheads on a ship.
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