HyperDic: shoring

English > 2 senses of the word shoring:
NOUNartifactshoring, shorea beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support
actshoring, shoring up, propping upthe act of propping up with shores
shoring > pronunciation
Soundsshao'rihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > shoring: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support.
Synonymshore
Broaderbeamlong thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
English > shoring: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of propping up with shores.
Synonymsshoring up, propping up
Broadersupport, supportingThe act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
Spanishapuntalamiento
Verbsshoresupport by placing against something solid or rigid

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