shoring

American  

[shawr-ing, shohr-] / ˈʃɔr ɪŋ, ˈʃoʊr- /

noun

1. a number or system of shores shore for steadying or supporting a wall, a ship in drydock, etc.

2. the act of setting up shores. shore.

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Etymology

Origin of shoring

First recorded in 1490–1500; shore ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

First Brands has had difficulty shoring up funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

And perhaps Vanderbilt and the Lakers can get some immediate results for shoring up their defensive shortcomings when they face the Suns in Phoenix on Sunday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025

US defence authorities have in recent years directed large sums towards shoring up domestic production -- part of efforts to achieve a "mine-to-magnet" supply chain by 2027.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

There has been speculation about the extent to which Sir Keir was aware of the anonymous briefings, which had been aimed at shoring up his position, or had encouraged them in some way.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

Foremole and his team knew all there was to know about the diggings: depth, approximate dimensions, the placement of shoring, even where the first rat’s head was likely to break ground.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques