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PILING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Piling.

Piling - as a noun

A column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pile6spile7stilt5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
column10pillar8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Piling - as a verb

(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

Example: "They were piling up wood on the wheelbarrow."

To cover with heaps; or in great abundance; to fill or overfill; to load.

Example: "We piled the camel with our loads."

To add something to a great number.

(of vehicles) to create a hold-up.

To place (guns, muskets, etc.) together in threes so that they can stand upright, supporting each other.

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

To give a pile to; to make shaggy.

Example Sentences

"The construction workers were busy setting up the piling for the new bridge."
"The piling of books on the desk made it difficult to find the one I needed."
"The piling of dirty dishes in the sink was a sign that we needed to do the dishes."
"The strong winds caused the piling of sand against the beachfront houses."
"The piling of paperwork on his desk indicated that he had a lot of work to do."
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Word Game Points

Is PILING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, piling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PILING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is PILING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, piling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PILING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PILING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, piling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PILING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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