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piling

[ˈpʰaɪ̯ɫlɪŋ]

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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."

mass amount action

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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 were piling their books onto the table for the upcoming test. "

amount mass action

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verb

(of vehicles) To create a hold-up.

Examples :

"The stalled bus on Main Street is piling up traffic for blocks. "

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 soldier carefully piled the muskets in threes, so they would be ready for inspection. "

military weapon action

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verb

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

Examples :

"The construction workers are piling wooden beams into the foundation to make the house stronger. "

architecture building

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verb

To give a pile to; to make shaggy.

Examples :

"The student was piling books onto her desk, making it look quite cluttered. "

material appearance process

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noun

A structural support comprising a length of wood, steel, or other construction material.

Examples :

"The new bridge rests securely on a foundation of strong steel piling. "

material architecture building structure

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noun

The act of heaping up.

Examples :

"The piling of books on the desk was a sign that the student was preparing for a test. "

action process amount

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noun

(ironworking) The process of building up, heating, and working fagots or piles to form bars, etc.

Examples :

"The blacksmith's piling of the iron fagots produced strong, sturdy bars for the new gate. "

material process industry technical work