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Noun cofferdam has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebCofferdamNoun: A cofferdam is a temporary structure built to keep water and soil away from a construction area, typically formed by driving sheet piling into the ground and pumping out the enclosed water, allowing the construction work to be carried out in a dry environment. Example sentence: The cofferdam was constructed to keep the foundation area dry for the building construction. Verb: To cofferdam means to isolate an area from water and soil by constructing a temporary barrier. Example sentence: They cofferdamed the river in order to carry out bridge maintenance. Adjective: Cofferdam can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is related to or resembling a cofferdam. Example sentence: The cofferdam structure was a vital solution for completing the underwater repairs. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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