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cofferdam

/ˈkɔfərdæm/ /ˈkɑfərdæm/

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noun

سد حجزي

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.

Examples :

"Workers built a cofferdam around the bridge pier to keep the river water out while they repaired the concrete. "

بنى العمال سدًا حجزيًا حول دعامة الجسر لمنع مياه النهر من الدخول أثناء إصلاحهم للخرسانة.

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Illustration cofferdam - Image 1

noun

سد حجزي

An empty space that acts as a protective barrier between two floors or bulkheads on a ship.

Examples :

"The shipbuilder explained that the cofferdam, a crucial safety feature, separated the engine room from the living quarters, preventing fire or flooding from spreading. "

أوضح صانع السفن أن السد الحجزي، وهو ميزة أمان حيوية، يفصل غرفة المحركات عن أماكن المعيشة، مما يمنع انتشار الحريق أو الفيضانات.

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