spiling

American  

[spahy-ling] / ˈspaɪ lɪŋ /

noun

1. a group or mass of piles; spiles.

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Etymology

Origin of spiling

First recorded in 1835–45; spile ¹ + -ing ¹

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Example Sentences

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spiling

"Faix—we wouldn't be afther spiling your honer's divarsion, my lord, on no account," said another.

From The Kellys and the O'Kellys by Anthony Trollope

Then the spiling gave way under the strain that for several minutes had been put upon it, and the dam went out with a crash and a roar, accompanied by a series of terrifying explosions.

From Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders in the Great North Woods by Jessie Graham [pseud.] Flower

I rushed forrard, and raised her to my arms: spiling thereby a new weskit and a pair of crimson smalcloes.

From The Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yellowplush by William Makepeace Thackeray

Now get out of here–the both of you: you’re spiling trade.

From In the Heart of a Fool by William Allen White

Here his feet were close to the water, but he supported himself on a cross rail nailed from one section of the spiling to another.

From Young Hunters of the Lake by Ralph Bonehill

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