Plural form of cofferdam; multiple temporary watertight barriers used in construction or underwater work.
Simple plural of cofferdam (coffer + dam + -s). The plural reflects large-scale engineering projects that often require multiple containment structures.
During the construction of underwater tunnels and tunnels under rivers, engineers sometimes used dozens of cofferdams simultaneously—it's like building a temporary city of watertight boxes!
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