coffer dam

A form of cofferdam — A temporary watertight enclosure used to create a dry foundation for building bridges and other structures over water.

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Meanings

nouncoffer dam (plural coffer dams)

plural coffer dams

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of cofferdam.
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APA

coffer dam. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/coffer%20dam

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“coffer dam.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/coffer%20dam. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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