piling
piling is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, piling is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofpiling
- (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."
- To cover with heaps; or in great abundance; to fill or overfill; to load.
Example: "We piled the camel with our loads."
- To add something to a great number.
- (of vehicles) To create a hold-up.
- To place (guns, muskets, etc.) together in threes so that they can stand upright, supporting each other.
- To drive piles into; to fill with piles; to strengthen with piles.
- To give a pile to; to make shaggy.
- A structural support comprising a length of wood, steel, or other construction material.
- The act of heaping up.
- (ironworking) The process of building up, heating, and working fagots or piles to form bars, etc.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.