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piling

 

[ หˆpaษชlษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

construction

A structure of piles driven into the ground to support a building or other structure.

Synonyms

foundation, pillar, support

Examples of usage

  • The piling for the new bridge was completed ahead of schedule.
  • The engineer inspected the piling to ensure its stability.
Context #2 | Noun

marine

A structure made of piles used as a pier or a wharf.

Synonyms

dock, jetty, quay

Examples of usage

  • The boats were docked along the piling at the harbor.
  • The company invested in new piling for their shipping operations.

Translations

Translations of the word "piling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pilotagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเค‡เคฒเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pfahlgrรผndung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penumpukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒะฐั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piling

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญๆ‰“ใก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pilas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท temel direk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ์ผ๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฏุนูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pilotรกลพe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pilotรกลพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆกฉๅŸบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaloลพniลกki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stapling

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ั€ะตะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piling

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pilas

Etymology

The word 'piling' originated from the verb 'pile' which comes from the Old French word 'piler' meaning 'to thrust down, drive in'. The concept of piling as a construction method dates back to ancient times, where wooden piles were used to support structures. Over the years, piling techniques have evolved, incorporating various materials and methods to ensure stability and strength in modern construction.

See also: pile, piled.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,879, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.