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Piling

[ˈpʰaɪ̯ɫlɪŋ]

(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

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📖 Definitions of "Piling"

verb

1
(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."
2
To cover with heaps; or in great abundance; to fill or overfill; to load.
"We piled the camel with our loads."
3
To add something to a great number.
4
(of vehicles) To create a hold-up.

verb

1
To drive piles into; to fill with piles; to strengthen with piles.

verb

1
To give a pile to; to make shaggy.

noun

1
A structural support comprising a length of wood, steel, or other construction material.
2
The act of heaping up.
3
(ironworking) The process of building up, heating, and working fagots or piles to form bars, etc.

🔄 Synonyms of "Piling"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
pilenoun	A mass of things heaped together; a heap.
stiltnoun	Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers.
spilenoun	(US) A spout inserted in a maple (or other tree) to draw off sap.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Piling"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
stiltverb	to raise on stilts, or as if on stilts
spileverb	(US) A spout inserted in a maple (or other tree) to draw off sap.
panelverb	(transitive) To fit (a room etc.) with panels.
pillarverb	(transitive) To provide with pillars or added strength as if from pillars.
sheetverb	(transitive) To cover or wrap with cloth, or paper, or other similar material.
stokingnoun	The act by which something is stoked.
stackingnoun	The act by which something is stacked.
accumulateverb	(intransitive) To gradually grow or increase in quantity or number.
build-upnoun	Alternative form of buildup. [An accumulation; an increase; a gradual development.]
accumulationnoun	The act of amassing or gathering, as into a pile.
stumpverb	The remains of something that has been cut off; especially the remains of a tree, the remains of a limb.
cumulationnoun	(uncommon) Synonym of accumulation.
boostingnoun	The act or process by which something is boosted.
foundationnoun	That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.
joindernoun	(law) The joining of a litigant to a suit.
accumulatingverb	(intransitive) To gradually grow or increase in quantity or number.
addingnoun	An act of addition.
picketsnoun	A protester positioned outside an office, workplace etc. during a strike (usually in plural); also the protest itself.
pillarsnoun	(architecture) A large post, often used as supporting architecture.
hoardingnoun	The practice of accumulating goods.