Plural of piling
regular plural
The plural of piling is pilings.
Forms of piling
| Singular | piling /ˈpaɪlɪŋ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | pilings /ˈpaɪlɪŋz/ |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Pilings in a sentence
- Lyness' built-up pilings were not high enough to keep the ground floor above water during this flood.2003, Roselynn Ederer, Saginaw County, Michigan. From the entry built-up
- Unlike other farms, theirs exists in a dim, tidal underworld: barnacle- and starfish-covered pilings hold up a few narrow wooden plankways for the abalone harvesters.2009 August 2, Christine Muhlke, “Kelp Wanted”, in New York Times. From the entry plankway
- The fish he found were nothing unusual: cunner and tautog, small fish generally found around pilings or rocky shores, and one weakfish.2007 August 22, Ellen Barry, James Estrin, “Like Ducks and Penguins, With Nervous Stomachs”, in New York Times. From the entry tautog
Meaning of piling
- noun A structural support comprising a length of wood, steel, or other construction material.
- noun The act of heaping up.
- noun The process of building up, heating, and working fagots or piles to form bars, etc.
Questions about the plural of piling
- What is the plural of piling?
- The plural of piling is pilings.
- Is piling countable?
- Piling is a countable and uncountable noun.
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