Shoring (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of propping up with shores.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Temporary shoring was erected around the construction site to ensure the safety of workers.
- A section of shoring collapsed under the weight of the sagging roof.
- Workers struggled to remove the heavy shoring from the weakened building foundation.
- After excavating beneath the building, steel shoring was installed to prevent collapse.
- As a safety precaution, shoring was put in place around the construction pit before the pour began.