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piling

pil·ing [ pling ] (plural pil·ings)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. sinking of piles: the driving of piles into the ground for structural support

2. piles collectively: piles driven into the ground, considered collectively

3. construction structure of piles: a structure built of piles

4. construction 
Same as  pile2n (sense 1)


[15th century. <pile2]
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