piling
3 synonyms for piling, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A structural support post, often one of several driven into the ground beneath a building or pier.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use piling
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
wooden pilings
a piling driver
Frequently asked questions
What does “piling” mean?
The word “piling” means a structural support post, often one of several driven into the ground beneath a building or pier. In plain terms, either the support beams under a structure, or the act of stacking things.
How do you pronounce “piling”?
“Piling” is pronounced PEYE-lihng ([ˈpʰaɪ̯ɫlɪŋ] in IPA).
How do you use “piling” in a sentence?
Here is “piling” used in a sentence: “Barnacles clung to the wooden pilings under the old pier.”
What part of speech is “piling”?
“Piling” is a noun.
Is “piling” a common word?
“Piling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “piling” have?
“Piling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a structural support post, often one of several driven into the ground beneath a building or pier.
