piling

noun

pil·ing ˈpī-liŋ

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: a structure of piles

also : pile

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15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of piling was in the 15th century

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piling

noun

pil·ing

ˈpī-liŋ

: a structure of piles (as one built in or near water)

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