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Caison vs Cofferdam - What's the difference?

caison | cofferdam |

As a noun cofferdam is

a temporary watertight structure that is pumped dry to enclose an area underwater and allow construction work on a ship, bridge, or rig to be carried out; a caisson.

caison

Not English

Caison has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

cofferdam

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A temporary watertight structure that is pumped dry to enclose an area underwater and allow construction work on a ship, bridge, or rig to be carried out; a caisson.
  • (nautical) An empty space that acts as a protective barrier between two floors or bulkheads on a ship.