PILING
[ˈpʰaɪ̯ɫlɪŋ]
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Definition
[ˈpʰaɪ̯ɫlɪŋ]
verb
- (often used with the preposition "up") To lay or throw into a pile or heap; to heap up; to collect into a mass; to accumulate“They were piling up wood on the wheelbarrow.”
- To cover with heaps; or in great abundance; to fill or overfill; to load.“We piled the camel with our loads.”
- To add something to a great number.
- (of vehicles) To create a hold-up.
- To place (guns, muskets, etc.) together in threes so that they can stand upright, supporting each other.
verb
- To drive piles into; to fill with piles; to strengthen with piles.
verb
- To give a pile to; to make shaggy.
noun
- A structural support comprising a length of wood, steel, or other construction material.
- The act of heaping up.
- (ironworking) The process of building up, heating, and working fagots or piles to form bars, etc.
Source: Wiktionary
