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."massamountactionChat 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."amountactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo add something to a great number."The students were piling their books onto the table for the upcoming test. "amountmassactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of vehicles) To create a hold-up."The stalled bus on Main Street is piling up traffic for blocks. "vehicletrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place (guns, muskets, etc.) together in threes so that they can stand upright, supporting each other."The soldier carefully piled the muskets in threes, so they would be ready for inspection. "militaryweaponactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive piles into; to fill with piles; to strengthen with piles."The construction workers are piling wooden beams into the foundation to make the house stronger. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a pile to; to make shaggy."The student was piling books onto her desk, making it look quite cluttered. "materialappearanceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA structural support comprising a length of wood, steel, or other construction material."The new bridge rests securely on a foundation of strong steel piling. "materialarchitecturebuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of heaping up."The piling of books on the desk was a sign that the student was preparing for a test. "actionprocessamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(ironworking) The process of building up, heating, and working fagots or piles to form bars, etc."The blacksmith's piling of the iron fagots produced strong, sturdy bars for the new gate. "materialprocessindustrytechnicalworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading