Meaning of the word piling in English
What does piling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
piling
US /ˈpaɪlɪŋ/
UK /ˈpaɪlɪŋ/
Noun
1.
a quantity of things heaped together
Example:
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There was a huge piling of clothes on the bed.
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The snow created a large piling against the fence.
2.
a heavy post or beam driven vertically into the ground to support a foundation
Example:
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The bridge was supported by concrete pilings.
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They used steel pilings for the new building's foundation.