cofferdam

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim A temporary watertight enclosure used to create a dry foundation for building bridges and other structures over water.

   “The contractor for the cofferdams, &c., was an Englishman, as were the principle workmen, and all the machinery has been supplied from England.”

2. isim An empty space that acts as a protective barrier between two floors or bulkheads on a ship.
3. isim Synonym of dental dam (“barrier to keep the teeth dry during dental work”) (dental sense).

   “I refer to Dr. Barnum, who has given us the coffer-dam. I cannot detain you while I describe the immense benefit which his application of a very simple material has conferred on the public.”