- 1. 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. Source: opted
- 2. n. large watertight chamber used for construction under water Source: wordnet
- 3. 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. Source: webster
- 4. 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. Source: adambom
- 5. n:100 n large watertight chamber used for construction under water Source: ecdict
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