What is another word for cofferdam?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒfədˌam] (IPA)

A cofferdam is a temporary structure built around a construction site, operated on dry land, and submerged in water to create a watertight enclosed area. There are a variety of synonyms for the term cofferdam, including caisson, dry dock, embankment, earth dam, floodwall, retaining wall, and enclosure. A cofferdam provides access to the construction site and offers a safe working environment for workers by preventing flooding and water intrusion. It is commonly used in civil engineering projects such as bridge construction, underwater excavation, and submerged pipelines installation. The choice of the appropriate synonym for the term cofferdam depends on the specific application and the engineering requirements for the intended project.

Synonyms for Cofferdam:

What are the hypernyms for Cofferdam?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Cofferdam?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for cofferdam (as nouns)

Usage examples for Cofferdam

A few, still more eccentric and daring in their views, suggested that a huge cofferdam or vessel should be built on shore, and as much of the lighthouse built in this as would suffice to raise the building above the level of the highest tides; that then it should be floated off to its station on the rock, which should be previously prepared for its reception; that the cofferdam should be scuttled, and the ponderous mass of masonry, weighing perhaps 1000 tons, allowed to sink at once into its place!
"The Lighthouse"
Robert Ballantyne

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