Associations to the word «Shoring»

Wiktionary

SHORING, verb. Present participle of shore
SHORING, noun. Temporary bracing used to prevent something, such as a tunnel, trench, or wall, from collapse.

Dictionary definition

SHORING, noun. A beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support.
SHORING, noun. The act of propping up with shores.

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