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A water-tight inclosure, as of piles packed with clay, from which the water is pumped to expose the bottom (of a river, etc.) and permit the laying of foundations, building of piers, etc.
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- n. A water-tight">water-tight inclosure, as of piles packed with clay, from which the water is pumped to expose the bottom (of a river, etc.) and permit the laying of foundations, building of piers, etc.
- n. large watertight chamber used for construction under water
- A water-tight">water-tight inclosure, as of piles packed with clay, from which the water is pumped to expose the bottom (of a river, etc.) and permit the laying of foundations, building of piers, etc.
- A water-tight">water-tight inclosure, as of piles packed with clay, fromwhich the water is pumped to expose the bottom (of a river, etc.) andpermit the laying of foundations, building of piers, etc.
- n:100 n large watertight chamber used for construction under water