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Definition of shoring - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
supportTECH. beam or timber used to support a structureTECH.
- They used shoring to hold up the damaged wall.
2.
constructionTECH. temporary bracing to prevent collapse of structuresTECH.
- The workers installed shoring to stabilize the trench.
Adjective
1.
supportiveTECH. providing support or reinforcementTECH.
- The shoring beams kept the structure stable during the renovation.
2.
constructionTECH. providing temporary support to prevent collapseTECH.
- The shoring beams were crucial for the building's stability.
Images of shoring
beam or timber used to support a structure 
temporary bracing to prevent collapse of structures
Expressions with shoring
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moving business operations to the best location
The company adopted right-shoring to optimize costs and efficiency.
Origin of shoring
Middle English, schore (prop) + -ing (action)
Examples of shoring in a sentence
Temporary shoring was installed to prevent collapse. They used shoring to support the old building during renovations. Shoring was necessary to keep the excavation site safe. The shoring walls prevented the cave-in. Shoring columns were essential for the old building. The shoring walls prevented the trench from collapsing.
Engineers installed shoring supports to secure the tunnel.
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- French:étaiement, de soutien, ...
- German:Verbau, stützend, ...
- Italian:sostegno, di supporto, ...
- Spanish:puntales, de apoyo, ...
- Portuguese:escoramento, de suporte, ...
- Chinese:支撑, 支撑的, ...
- Japanese:支柱, 支える, ...
- Arabic:دعامة, دائِم, ...
- Hebrew:קֹרָה, תּוֹמֵךְ, ...
- Russian:подпорки, поддерживающий, ...
- Ukrainian:підпори, підтримуючий, ...
- Hindi:सहारा, समर्थनकारी, ...
Definition of shore - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
water's edgeland along the edge of a body of water
- We walked along the shore at sunset.
2.
coastlineTECH. area between high and low water marksTECH.
- The shore was exposed during low tide.
3.
structural supportTECH. prop or beam supporting a structureTECH.
- The workers used a shore to stabilize the wall.
Verb
1.
support structurallyTECH. support or hold up with props or beamsTECH.
- They shored up the sagging roof with new beams..
2.
nauticalTECH. bring a boat onto landTECH.
- The fishermen shored their boat after a long day.
Images of shore
land along the edge of a body of water 
area between high and low water marks 
prop or beam supporting a structure
Expressions with shore
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support by placing against something solid
Workers shore up the old building with beams.
permission for sailors to go ashore
He received shore leave to visit his family.
stay close to the shore while moving
The boat hugged the shore to avoid strong currents.
small crab found near shores, often in rock pools
Children enjoyed watching the shore crab scuttle across the beach.
located or operating on land near the water
The shore-based team coordinated the rescue mission.
located in the best place for business needs
The company adopted a right-shore strategy for its IT services.
naval assignment on land rather than at sea
After years at sea, he was relieved to be assigned shore duty.
group working on loading and unloading ships
The shore gang quickly unloaded the cargo.
naval unit keeping order among sailors on land
The shore patrol broke up the fight between sailors.
lodgepole pine, Pinus contorta, found in coastal areas
The shore pine thrives in the coastal dunes.
Origin of shore
Old English, scora (shore)
Examples of shore in a sentence
Fishermen gathered their nets along the rocky shore. Children collected shells along the shore. The shore was bustling with tourists in summer. A shore was placed to support the ceiling. The engineer inspected the shore for any damage. Workers shored the wall to prevent collapse.
They shored the bridge with steel supports. They shored the vessel before the storm hit. The crew shored the dinghy at the island.
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- French:rive, consolider, ...
- German:Ufer, abstützen, ...
- Italian:riva, puntellare, ...
- Spanish:orilla, apuntalar, ...
- Portuguese:costa, sustentar, ...
- Chinese:岸边, 支撑, ...
- Japanese:岸辺, 支える, ...
- Arabic:شاطِئ, دَعَمَ, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹף, לִתְמוֹךְ בְּ־, ...
- Russian:берег, подпирать, ...
- Ukrainian:берег, підпирати, ...
- Hindi:तट, सहारा देना, ...
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