Coffer-dam

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of cofferdam. alt-of, alternative

    "Owing to the war, it was not thought advisable to carry out repairs to this pier, as this would have involved the temporary narrowing of the channel, and it was not until 1919 that it was decided to proceed with the construction of a steel-pile coffer dam round the south pier."

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