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Meaning of piling on

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

piling

Pronunciation:[ˈpʰaɪ̯ɫlɪŋ]

verb

Definitions

  1. (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

    Example: They were piling up wood on the wheelbarrow.

  2. To cover with heaps; or in great abundance; to fill or overfill; to load.

    Example: We piled the camel with our loads.

  3. To add something to a great number.

  4. (of vehicles) To create a hold-up.

verb

Definitions

  1. To drive piles into; to fill with piles; to strengthen with piles.

verb

Definitions

  1. To give a pile to; to make shaggy.

noun

Definitions

  1. A structural support comprising a length of wood, steel, or other construction material.

  2. The act of heaping up.

  3. (ironworking) The process of building up, heating, and working fagots or piles to form bars, etc.