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Cofferdam
Meaning
Noun
●
In Engineering:
A
temporary
watertight
enclosure
used to create a
dry
foundation
for
building bridges
and other
structures
over water.
●
In Nautical:
An
empty space
that
acts
as a
protective
barrier
between two
floors
or
bulkheads
on a ship.
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