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piled

/paɪld/

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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

Examples :

"They were piling up wood on the wheelbarrow."

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verb

To cover with heaps; or in great abundance; to fill or overfill; to load.

Examples :

"We piled the camel with our loads."

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verb

To add something to a great number.

Examples :

"The students piled books onto the teacher's desk after the exam. "

amount mass action

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verb

(of vehicles) To create a hold-up.

Examples :

"The accident on the highway quickly piled traffic up for miles. "

vehicle traffic

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verb

To place (guns, muskets, etc.) together in threes so that they can stand upright, supporting each other.

Examples :

"The soldiers piled their rifles in the designated corner of the armory after the drill. "

military weapon action

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verb

To drive piles into; to fill with piles; to strengthen with piles.

Examples :

"The construction workers piled the wooden supports into the soft ground to make the new playground safe. "

architecture building

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verb

To give a pile to; to make shaggy.

Examples :

"The rugmaker carefully piled the yarn to give the carpet a thick, luxurious feel. "

appearance style material

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adjective

(iron manufacturing) Formed from a pile or fagot.

Examples :

"piled iron"

material industry technical

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adjective

Having a pile or point; pointed.

Examples :

"The roof of the old cottage was sharply piled, making it look like a witch's hat. "

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adjective

Having a pile or nap.

Examples :

"The old, piled rug felt soft and thick under my feet. "

material appearance