Definition of Cofferdam

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Definition of Cofferdam
	Cofferdam A water-tight inclosure, as of piles packed with clay, from which the water is pumped to expose the bottom (of a river, etc.) and permit the laying of foundations, building of piers, etc. Related Definitions: And, As, Bottom, Building, Clay, Expose, From, Inclosure, Is, Laying, Of, Packed, Permit, Piles, Pumped, River, The, To, Water, Water-Tight, Which, With

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