Synonyms for

Piling

Verb / ˈpaɪlɪŋ / Another word for piling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a structure made of wood, concrete, or steel that is used to support a building or other structure above the ground or water

Synonyms & similar words

pack heap mob stilt spile jam pile throng stack post column pole stake support pillar pile beam joist framework brace prop underpinning footing base foundation plinth pedestal platform substructure

Synonyms by register

Formal

accumulating amassing hoarding aggregating

Informal

stacking heaping stuffing lumping

Literary

gathering heaping accumulating

Antonyms

scattering dispersing spreading separating distributing dismantling

Common collocations

  • piling up
  • piling high
  • piling on
  • piling into
  • piling the evidence
  • piling the dishes

Word family

noun pile
verb pile
adjective piled

Usage note

The verb 'piling' often implies a somewhat disorganized or excessive accumulation. It is commonly used with 'up' to indicate a growing quantity.

Example sentences

  1. The piling under the bridge kept it from collapsing.
  2. The house was built on a solid piling foundation.
  3. The ship's piling was damaged by a storm.
  4. The carpenter used a piling to create a strong support structure.
  5. The dock was built on sturdy pilings to withstand the waves.

Quotes

  • There's something about sitting on a piling in the middle of the river that clears your mind.
  • The piling of the bones, however, was a somewhat different matter.
  • It's a little bit like piling up sand in a bucket. At some point, one grain of sand causes it to topple over.

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