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Definition of piling - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
stackedarranged in a pile or heap
- The piling boxes blocked the hallway.
2.
growthRare increasing in quantity or sizeRare
- The piling workload overwhelmed the team.
Noun
1.
constructionTECH. structural support made of wood or steelTECH.
- The bridge rests on strong piling.
2.
group of pilesTECH. number of piles grouped togetherTECH.
- The dock was supported by a piling.
3.
metalworkDated the process of layering materials in ironworkingDated
- Piling is crucial in forming durable bars.
Images of piling
structural support made of wood or steel 
number of piles grouped together
Expressions with piling
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interlocking metal panels pressed into soil to brace a cut
They used sheet piling to keep the trench from collapsing.
Origin of piling
Middle English, pile (stake) + -ing (suffix)
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Examples of piling in a sentence
Piling papers cluttered the office desk. The piling snow blocked the roads. The piling evidence led to a conviction. The dock was supported by sturdy piling. Engineers inspected the piling for any signs of damage. The construction workers inspected the piling for damage.
A piling was used to support the bridge. The blacksmith mastered the art of piling. Piling techniques evolved over centuries.
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- French:empilé, pieux, ...
- German:gestapelt, Pfahl, ...
- Italian:ammucchiato, palo, ...
- Spanish:apilado, pilotaje, ...
- Portuguese:empilhado, estacaria, ...
- Chinese:堆积的, 桩, ...
- Japanese:積み重ねられた, 杭, ...
- Arabic:مُكَدَّس, وَتَد, ...
- Hebrew:מוּעָרָם, כְּלוֹנְסָאוֹת, ...
- Russian:сложенные, свая, ...
- Ukrainian:складений, палі, ...
- Hindi:ढेर लगे, खंभा, ...
Definition of pile - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
heapmass of things heaped together
- There was a pile of books on the floor.
2.
financeUS large amount of moneyUS
- He made a pile from his investments.
3.
constructionTECH. column driven into the ground for supportTECH.
- The bridge was built on sturdy piles.
4.
textileTECH. the soft surface of a fabricTECH.
- The velvet had a luxurious pile.
5.
architectureDated UK large building or group of buildingsDated UK
- The old mansion was a grand pile.
6.
hemorrhoidsDated US painful swellings in the veins of the anusDated US
- He suffered from piles and needed treatment.
7.
electric batteryRare battery of voltaic cellsRare
- The old device used a voltaic pile.
8.
nuclear reactorDated structure of uranium for atomic energyDated
- The scientists worked on the atomic pile.
Verb
1.
stackingtr. place items on top of each othertr.
- She piled the books on the desk..
2.
coveringtr. cover or fill with a large amounttr.
- The table was piled with gifts.
3.
crowdintr. move in a group closely togetherintr.
- Fans piled into the stadium for the concert..
4.
constructiontr. TECH. drive piles into the ground for supporttr. TECH.
- They piled the foundation for the new bridge.
Images of pile
mass of things heaped together 
column driven into the ground for support 
the soft surface of a fabric 
battery of voltaic cells
Expressions with pile
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add more of something to an existing amount or number
They continued to pile on more responsibilities on his shoulders..
form a pile or stack of items
She piled up the books on the table.
enter a place or vehicle quickly and in a disorganized way
The kids piled into the car for the trip.
get on top of something or someone in a group
The kids pile onto the bed to watch TV.
lowest physical position in a stack or collection
The old magazines were at the bottom of the pile.
selling large amounts of goods at low prices to increase sales
The store's motto is to pile it high, sell it cheap to attract customers..
exit a vehicle in a disorganized way
The kids piled out of the car as soon as it stopped.
accumulate a large amount of money
He managed to make a pile through wise investments in the stock market..
game where people jump on top of each other
They started a pig pile during recess.
sell many items at low prices to attract customers
The store decided to pile 'em high, sell 'em cheap to boost sales.
enter a place quickly in large numbers
The kids piled in the car for the trip.
add more of something to an existing amount
Don't pile it on; we already have enough work.
gain weight quickly and noticeably
After the holidays, I tend to pile on the pounds.
increase pressure or stress on someone
The coach piled on the pressure to win the game.
the best or most important person or thing
His new book is at the top of the pile in the bestseller list.
exaggerate difficulties or problems
He tends to pile on the agony when talking about his workload.
heap of organic waste for decomposition
They added vegetable scraps to the compost pile in the garden..
collection of discarded items
The backyard was filled with a junk pile of old furniture.
stack of currency notes or coins
She kept a pile of money hidden under her bed.
group of things stacked in a tidy way
She placed the books in a neat pile on the desk.
large amount of useless items
His garage is filled with a pile of junk.
heap of animal or human excrement
I stepped in a pile of poo in the park.
heap of waste materials
The trash pile behind the house is growing.
indicates being in the lowest position in a list or group
He was always at the bottom of the pile in class rankings.
Origin of pile
Latin, pila (pillar)
Examples of pile in a sentence
She sorted through a pile of old clothes. Winning the lottery gave him a pile overnight. She inherited a pile from her late uncle. The construction workers installed piles for the new building. Engineers inspected the piles supporting the pier. The carpet's pile was soft underfoot.
She admired the pile of the new upholstery. The university's main building is an impressive pile. They visited the ancient pile during their tour. Piles can be quite uncomfortable during travel. He consulted a doctor about his piles. He studied the history of the voltaic pile. The scientist demonstrated how a pile generates electricity. Engineers inspected the nuclear pile. The pile was crucial for the experiment. He piled the logs by the fireplace. They piled the dirty dishes in the sink. She piled the bed with soft pillows. The floor was piled with old newspapers. Students piled into the auditorium for the lecture. People piled into the bus during rush hour. Workers piled the supports for the new dock. Engineers piled the beams for the skyscraper.
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- French:pile, empiler, ...
- German:Stapel, stapeln, ...
- Italian:mucchio, ammucchiare, ...
- Spanish:montón, apilar, ...
- Portuguese:monte, empilhar, ...
- Chinese:堆, 堆放, ...
- Japanese:山, 積み重ねる, ...
- Arabic:كَوْمَة, كَدَّسَ, ...
- Hebrew:עֲרֵמָה, לַעֲרוֹם, ...
- Russian:куча, складывать, ...
- Ukrainian:купа, складати, ...
- Hindi:ढेर, ढेर लगाना, ...
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