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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Cofferdam Cofferdam The term 'Cofferdam' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A temporary structure enclosing all or part of the construction area so that construction can proceed in the dry. A diversion cofferdam diverts a river into a pipe, channel or tunnel. A temporary barrier, usually an earthen dike, constructed around a worksite in a reservoir or on a stream, so the worksite can be dewatered or the water level controlled. See dam'. Previous 5 Terms: Coefficient of compressibility Coefficient of consolidation coelacanth coeliac coercimeter Next 5 Terms: Cofiring Cogeneration Cogeneration system Cogenerator Cognitive Impairment About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.