Synonyms of the word cofferdam


COFFERDAMCAISSON - CHAMBER

cofferdam

  • n. A temporary watertight structure that is pumped dry to enclose an area underwater and allow construction…
  • n. (nautical) An empty space that acts as a protective barrier between two floors or bulkheads on a ship.

caisson

  • n. (engineering) An enclosure from which water can be expelled, in order to give access to underwater areas…
  • n. The gate across the entrance to a dry dock.
  • n. (nautical) A floating tank that can be submerged, attached to an underwater object and then pumped out…
  • n. (military) A two-wheeled, horse-drawn military vehicle used to carry ammunition (and a coffin at funerals).
  • n. (military) A large box to hold ammunition.
  • n. (military) A chest filled with explosive materials, used like a mine.
  • n. (architecture) A coffer.

chamber

  • n. A room or set of rooms, particularly.
  • n. (obsolete) Clipping of chamber pot: a container used for urination and defecation in one's chambers.
  • n. (figuratively) The legislature or division of the legislature itself.
  • n. Any enclosed space occupying or similar to a room.
  • n. (firearms) The area holding the ammunition round at the initiation of its discharge.
  • n. (firearms) One of the bullet-holding compartments in the cylinder of a revolver.
  • n. (historical) A short piece of ordnance or cannon which stood on its breech without any carriage, formerly…
  • v. To enclose in a room.
  • v. To reside in or occupy a chamber or chambers.
  • v. To place in a chamber, as a round of ammunition.
  • v. To create or modify a gun to be a specific caliber.
  • v. In martial arts, to prepare an offensive, defensive, or counteroffensive action by drawing a limb or weapon…
  • v. (obsolete) To be lascivious.

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