cofferdam

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Synonyms: coffer dam, cofferdams

Antonyms: coffer dam, cofferdams

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q205077}} {{lb|en|engineering}} A [[temporary]] [[watertight]] enclosure used to create a dry foundation for building [[bridge]]s and other structures over [[water]].
2. {{senseid|en|Q1255545}} {{lb|en|nautical}} An empty space that acts as a protective barrier between two floors or [[bulkhead]]s on a ship.
3. {{senseid|en|Q1630725}} {{lb|en|dentistry|obsolete}} {{syn of|en|dental dam<id:Q1630725><qq:dental sense><gloss:barrier to keep the [[tooth#Noun|teeth]] dry during dental work>}}.

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