verbπShare(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."massactionamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover with heaps; or in great abundance; to fill or overfill; to load."We piled the camel with our loads."amountmassactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo add something to a great number."The students piled books onto the teacher's desk after the exam. "amountmassactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of vehicles) To create a hold-up."The accident on the highway quickly piled traffic up for miles. "vehicletrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place (guns, muskets, etc.) together in threes so that they can stand upright, supporting each other."The soldiers piled their rifles in the designated corner of the armory after the drill. "militaryweaponactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive piles into; to fill with piles; to strengthen with piles."The construction workers piled the wooden supports into the soft ground to make the new playground safe. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a pile to; to make shaggy."The rugmaker carefully piled the yarn to give the carpet a thick, luxurious feel. "appearancestylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(iron manufacturing) Formed from a pile or fagot."piled iron"materialindustrytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving a pile or point; pointed."The roof of the old cottage was sharply piled, making it look like a witch's hat. "appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving a pile or nap."The old, piled rug felt soft and thick under my feet. "materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading