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Cofferdam
//ˈkɑ.fɚ.dæm// noun
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A temporary watertight enclosure used to create a dry foundation for building bridges and other structures over water.
"He stood full six feet in height, with noble shoulders, and a chest like a coffer-dam."
- 2 large watertight chamber used for construction under water wordnet
- 3 An empty space that acts as a protective barrier between two floors or bulkheads on a ship.
- 4 A rubber dam to keep the teeth dry when operating upon them. New-York
"I refer to Dr. Barnum, who has given us the coffer-dam. I cannot detain you while I describe the immense benefit which his application of a very simple material has conferred on the public."
Etymology
From coffer + dam.
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