Word: PILING
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Definition of PILING
- (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
"They were piling up wood on the wheelbarrow."
- To cover with heaps; or in great abundance; to fill or overfill; to load.
"We piled the camel with our loads."
- To add something to a great number.
- 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.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "piling" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "piling" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PILING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PILING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PILING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PILING:
- # the piling effect
- # master of piling
- # playing with piling
- # in terms of piling
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