noun🔗ShareKofferdammA 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."Workers built a cofferdam around the bridge pier to keep the river water out while they repaired the concrete. "Arbeiter bauten einen Kofferdamm um den Brückenpfeiler, um das Flusswasser fernzuhalten, während sie den Beton reparierten.architecturenauticaltechnicalstructureindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKofferdamAn empty space that acts as a protective barrier between two floors or bulkheads on a ship."The shipbuilder explained that the cofferdam, a crucial safety feature, separated the engine room from the living quarters, preventing fire or flooding from spreading. "Der Schiffbauer erklärte, dass der Kofferdam, ein wichtiges Sicherheitsmerkmal, den Maschinenraum von den Wohnräumen trennte und die Ausbreitung von Feuer oder Überschwemmungen verhinderte.nauticalarchitecturetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading