Cofferdam synonyms

kô'fər-dăm', kŏf'ər-

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caisson
(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.
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pneumatic caisson
large watertight chamber used for construction under water
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revetment (related)
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pump house (related)
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Cofferdam Sentence Examples

  • McNish built the cofferdam to help keep the ship afloat as long as possible.

  • Formerly when bridge piers had to be placed where a firm bearing stratum could only be reached at a considerable depth, a timber cofferdam was used in which piles were driven down to the firm stratum.

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