Coffer (disambiguation)
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Coffer may refer to one of the following.
- CofferCofferA coffer in architecture, is a sunken panel in the shape of a square, rectangle, or octagon in a ceiling, soffit or vault...
, a sunken panel in the shape of a square, rectangle, or octagon in a ceiling, soffit or vault - Chest (furniture)Chest (furniture)A chest is one of the oldest forms of furniture. It is typically a rectangular structure with four walls and a liftable lid, for storage. The interior space may be subdivided...
, a lockable box (also called safe, strongbox, kist), one of the oldest forms of furniture - Coffer (fortification)Coffer (fortification)In fortification, coffer a hollow lodgment, against a dry moat, the upper part being made of pieces of timber raised about two feet above the level of the moat. This elevation has hurdles filled with earth which serves as a parapet with embrasures. The coffer is similar to the caponier...
, a hollow lodgement - CofferdamCofferdamA cofferdam is a temporary enclosure built within, or in pairs across, a body of water and constructed to allow the enclosed area to be pumped out, creating a dry work environment for the major work to proceed...