piling

1. (often used with the preposition "up") To lay or throw into a pile or heap; to heap up; to collect into a mass; to accumulate

   They were piling up wood on the wheelbarrow.

2. To cover with heaps; or in great abundance; to fill or overfill; to load.

   We piled the camel with our loads.

3. To add something to a great number.
4. (of vehicles) To create a hold-up.
5. To place (guns, muskets, etc.) together in threes so that they can stand upright, supporting each other.

verb

To drive piles into; to fill with piles; to strengthen with piles.

verb

To give a pile to; to make shaggy.

1. A structural support comprising a length of wood, steel, or other construction material.
2. The act of heaping up.
3. (ironworking) The process of building up, heating, and working fagots or piles to form bars, etc.