shoring

IPA: ʃˈɔrɪŋ

Temporary bracing used to prevent something, such as a tunnel, trench, or wall, from collapse.

Examples of "shoring" in Sentences

The construction crew used shoring to support the unstable wall
Shoring up the foundation of the house was necessary before any further renovations could be done
The engineer recommended shoring the beams in order to prevent any potential collapses
The workers were tasked with shoring the trench to prevent it from collapsing during excavation
The temporary shoring was put in place to provide additional support until the permanent solution could be implemented