noun🔗ShareCofre de obraA 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. "Los trabajadores construyeron un cofre de obra alrededor del pilar del puente para evitar que el agua del río entrara mientras reparaban el hormigón.architecturenauticaltechnicalstructureindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCofredamAn 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. "El constructor naval explicó que el cofredam, una característica de seguridad crucial, separaba la sala de máquinas de los camarotes, evitando la propagación de incendios o inundaciones.nauticalarchitecturetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading