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piling

[pahy-ling]

noun

  1. a mass of building piles considered collectively.

  2. a structure composed of piles.



piling

/ ˈ貹ɪɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of driving piles

  2. a number of piles

  3. a structure formed of piles

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of piling1

First recorded in 1400–50, piling is from the late Middle English word pylyng; pile 2, -ing 1
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Just over the road, Daryl Wilkins is also writing to the Welsh government and politicians claiming the vibrations from piling behind his house has led to cracks throughout his home.

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Yet even with arrests piling up, the motive remained murky.

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Elliot said the initial project will replace lost pilings and decking to strengthen the end of the structure.

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"I just used to stress about the things that didn't matter, my house not being tidy, the washing piling up, now I'm learning that's not important anymore," said Amanda.

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That news was a major distraction as England prepared to face Portugal, piling pressure on Hampton and raising questions about the morale in the squad.

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