Shoring Up (Noun)
Meaning
The act of propping up with shores.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The construction team was responsible for shoring up the old building's foundation to prevent collapse during renovations.
- The rescue crew spent hours shoring up the rubble to create a safe path for the trapped workers.
- The mine's structural integrity was compromised, requiring immediate shoring up to prevent a cave-in.
- Shoring up the leaning wall was a painstaking process that required precise calculations and careful placement of support beams.
- After the earthquake, emergency responders focused on shoring up damaged buildings to provide temporary shelter for displaced residents.