noun🔗ShareA 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. "architecturenauticaltechnicalstructureindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn 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. "nauticalarchitecturetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
