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Vocabulary Entry
shoring
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A method of supporting or reinforcing a structure.
Example Sentences
"The contractors used shoring to stabilize the building during renovations."
"After the storm, shoring was essential to prevent further damage to the collapsed warehouse."
"The engineers discussed various shoring techniques to ensure safety at the construction site."
V
verb
Present participle of shore; to support or protect by providing a foundation or reinforcement.
Example Sentences
"They are shoring up the walls before the heavy rains arrive."
"The team is shoring the foundation to prevent it from sinking further."
"He spent the afternoon shoring up the old bridge to ensure it was safe for traffic."