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sheet pile

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sheet pile has 1 sense
  1. sheet pile, sheath pile, sheet piling - a pile in a row of piles driven side by side to retain earth or prevent seepage
    --1 is a kind of pile, spile, piling, stilt

Definitions from the Web

Sheet Pile

Definition: A sheet pile is a long, thin, and interlocking steel or concrete structure used in construction or excavation projects to retain soil and prevent erosion.

Parts of Speech:

  1. Noun: sheet pile
  2. Verb: sheet pile

Senses:

Noun:

Sense 1: A structure made of steel or concrete used as a barrier to retain soil or prevent seepage.

Example sentence: The construction crew installed sheet piles along the riverbank to prevent erosion and flooding.

Verb:

Sense 1: To construct or install sheet piles as a retaining structure.

Example sentence: The company plans to sheet pile the excavation site to ensure better safety and stability.

Usages:

Popular usage:

Sheet piles are commonly used in construction, civil engineering, and waterfront projects to provide soil retention and prevent landslides.

Local usage:

In coastal areas, sheet piles are often employed to protect shorelines from erosion caused by strong tides and waves.

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