tremie [′trem·ē]
A pipe or tube through which concrete is deposited under water, having at its upper end a hopper for filling and a bail by means of which the assembly can be handled by a derrick.
(engineering)
An apparatus for placing concrete underwater, consisting of a large metal tube with a hopper at the top end and a valve arrangement at the bottom, submerged end.
tremie
tremie used in placing concrete under water
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