shorings

noun

Definition of shoringsnext
plural of shoring
as in shores

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  1. shores
  2. mounts
  3. reinforcements
Noun
  • Williams and Snapp were residents of the Geiger Mobile Home Park in Lakeview, a village on the shores of Indian Lake.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
  • After arriving in the capital, Whitehorse, begin your adventure with a visit to a remote lodge on the shores of Tagish Lake.
    Marc Telio, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of shores
Noun
  • These horses ran wild on the barrier islands of the Lowcountry, frequently rounded up and used for dependable mounts and agricultural needs by local farmers.
    Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
  • They’ve been celebrated as calm, athletic mounts, and even played a role in America's victory in the Revolutionary War.
    Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of mounts
Noun
  • One position in need of reinforcements is safety, where veteran Adrian Maddox from UAB appeared to provide a possible answer.
    Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Wolves have reverted to a back three in recent weeks, increasing the need for reinforcements at centre-back during the January window.
    David Ornstein, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of reinforcements
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shoring

shorings

shoring (up)

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