Associations to the word «Cofferdam»
Noun
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Wiktionary
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. (nautical) An empty space that acts as a protective barrier between two floors or bulkheads on a ship.
Dictionary definition
COFFERDAM, noun. Large watertight chamber used for construction under water.
Wise words
Every once in a while, you let a word or phrase out and you
want to catch it and bring it back. You can't do that. It's
gone, gone forever.