Word · Frequency #40589
pilings
/ˈpailiŋ/
noun
桩;桩材
pilings is the plural of piling.
A structural support made of wood, steel, or other material driven into the ground
- 1.
A structural support comprising a length of wood, steel, or other construction material.
由木材、钢材或其他建筑材料构成的结构支撑。
- 2.
The act of heaping up.
堆积的行为。
- 3.
The process of building up, heating, and working fagots or piles to form bars, etc.
通过堆积、加热和加工木柴或堆料来形成条状物的过程。
堆积;堆聚;熟铁块锻焊;由木材、钢材或其他建筑材料构成的结构支撑。;堆积的行为。;通过堆积、加热和加工木柴或堆料来形成条状物的过程。
In use
The construction crew began piling for the new bridge foundation yesterday.
The noise from the piling machine could be heard several blocks away.
Proper piling is essential for building on soft soil.
Connections
Word family
- pilings
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
作'桩'解时可数,常用复数pilings;作'打桩工程'解时不可数。
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