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piling

[ˈpʰaɪ̯ɫlɪŋ]

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verb

Apilar, amontonar

(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."

Estaban amontonando leña en la carretilla.

mass amount action

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verb

Apilar, amontonar

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

Examples :

"We piled the camel with our loads."

Apilamos nuestras cargas sobre el camello.

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verb

Apilar, amontonar

To add something to a great number.

Examples :

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

Los estudiantes estaban amontonando sus libros sobre la mesa para el próximo examen.

amount mass action

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verb

Amontonarse, acumularse

(of vehicles) To create a hold-up.

Examples :

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

El autobús averiado en la calle Principal está acumulando tráfico durante varias cuadras.

vehicle traffic

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verb

Apilar, amontonar

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. "

El soldado apiló cuidadosamente los mosquetes de tres en tres, para que estuvieran listos para la inspección.

military weapon action

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verb

Hincar pilotes, apilar

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. "

Los trabajadores de la construcción están hincando vigas de madera en los cimientos para hacer la casa más fuerte.

architecture building

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verb

Apilar, amontonar

To give a pile to; to make shaggy.

Examples :

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

La estudiante estaba apilando libros en su escritorio, lo que lo hacía parecer bastante desordenado.

material appearance process

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noun

Pilote, estaca

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. "

El nuevo puente descansa de forma segura sobre una base de fuertes pilotes de acero.

material architecture building structure

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noun

Apilamiento, amontonamiento

The act of heaping up.

Examples :

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

El apilamiento de libros en el escritorio era una señal de que el estudiante se estaba preparando para un examen.

action process amount

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noun

Apilamiento, soldadura

(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. "

El apilamiento de los haces de hierro del herrero produjo barras fuertes y resistentes para la nueva puerta.

material process industry technical work