piling Meaning & Definition
What Does Piling Mean?
As a noun, piling means A structural support comprising a length of wood, steel, or other construction material. It is also used to mean The act of heaping up. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of pile. As a verb, it means (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.
Quick Facts About Piling
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈpaɪlɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | pile, stilt and spile |
| Plural | pilings |
Piling Definition (Noun)
- A structural support comprising a length of wood, steel, or other construction material.
- The act of heaping up.
- The process of building up, heating, and working fagots or piles to form bars, etc.
Piling as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of pile
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
They were piling up wood on the wheelbarrow.
- To cover with heaps; or in great abundance; to fill or overfill; to load.
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.
Verb
- To drive piles into; to fill with piles; to strengthen with piles.
Verb
- To give a pile to; to make shaggy.
Noun
- (ironworking) The process of building up, heating, and working fagots or piles to form bars, etc.
Synonyms of Piling
Piling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Piling
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Piling in a Sentence
They were piling up wood on the wheelbarrow.
We piled the camel with our loads.
Word Forms & Grammar
piling (countable and uncountable, plural pilings)
piling
Words That Rhyme With Piling
Piling Pronunciation
Piling is pronounced //ˈpaɪlɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Piling
Is piling a noun or a verb?
Piling is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for piling?
Words with a similar meaning to piling include pile, stilt and spile. See the full list of piling synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of piling?
The plural of piling is pilings.