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Sheet Pile (Noun)

Meaning

A pile in a row of piles driven side by side to retain earth or prevent seepage.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The construction team drove a row of sheet piles to hold back the soil and prevent erosion during the excavation project.
  • The engineers designed the seawall using interlocking sheet piles to protect the shoreline from wave action and flooding.
  • To build the cofferdam, contractors installed a double row of sheet piles to enclose the area and pump out the water.
  • The contractor carefully drove the sheet piles into the riverbed to create a stable foundation for the bridge piers.
  • The city used sheet piles to reinforce the levee and protect the city from floodwaters during the rainy season.

Synonyms

  • Sheath Pile
  • Sheet Piling

Hypernyms

  • Spile
  • Piling
  • Stilt
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