piling

/ˈpaɪlɪŋ/
/ˈpaɪlɪŋ/
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Other forms: pilings

Definitions of piling
  1. noun
    a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure
    synonyms: pile, spile, stilt
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    types:
    sheath pile, sheet pile, sheet piling
    a pile in a row of piles driven side by side to retain earth or prevent seepage
    type of:
    column, pillar
    (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure
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