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Cofferdam: Cofferdam is a watertight enclosure placed or constructed in waterlogged soil or under water and pumped dry so that construction or repairs can proceed under normal conditions. It is a sealed void between two bulkheads, as for insulation or as an extra barrier to the escape of liquids or vapors. D

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Cofferdam is a watertight enclosure placed or constructed in waterlogged soil or under water and pumped dry so that construction or repairs can proceed under normal conditions. It is a sealed void between two bulkheads, as for insulation or as an extra barrier to the escape of liquids or vapors. D A cofferdam is a temporary enclosure built within, a body of water and constructed to allow the enclosed area to be pumped out, creating a dry work environment for the major work to proceed.