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Sheet Piling (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 used sheet piling to create a barrier between the excavation site and the nearby river.
  • Sheet piling was installed along the shoreline to prevent erosion and protect the adjacent buildings.
  • The engineer specified the use of sheet piling to support the deep foundation of the new skyscraper.
  • The contractor drove sheet piling into the ground to create a cofferdam for the bridge construction project.
  • The geotechnical report recommended the use of sheet piling to stabilize the slope and prevent landslides.

Synonyms

  • Sheet Pile
  • Sheath Pile

Hypernyms

  • Pile
  • Spile
  • Stilt
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