piling
[ˈpʰaɪ̯ɫlɪŋ]
C1 · Advanced★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a long, strong post put into the ground to support a building or bridge.
When to Use
⚙️Technical💼Workplace English
Advanced — complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
“The workers are driving piles into the ground for the new bridge.”
“We need stronger piling to hold up this building.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
(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.”