different between caissons vs cofferdam

caissons

English

Noun

caissons

  1. plural of caisson

Anagrams

  • assicons, cassinos

French

Noun

caissons m

  1. plural of caisson

Anagrams

  • cassions

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cofferdam

English

Etymology

coffer +? dam

Noun

cofferdam (plural cofferdams)

  1. 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.
  2. (nautical) An empty space that acts as a protective barrier between two floors or bulkheads on a ship.

Coordinate terms

  • caisson, a similar permanent structure

Translations

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