shoring

noun
UK: /ˈʃɔːrɪŋ/
US: /ˈʃɔːrɪŋ/

  1. The process of supporting a wall or building with wood or metal props to prevent it from collapsing.

    1. The shoring kept the trench walls from collapsing.
    2. Proper shoring is essential when digging deep foundations to prevent any accidents.

  2. Materials used for supports. Usually wood or metal.

    1. The construction crew used heavy timbers as shoring.
    2. Steel shoring provided the necessary stability during the bridge repair.

Synonyms

bracing support underpinning
shoring verb

  1. Present participle of shore: to support a wall or building with props.

    1. They are shoring up the old building's facade.
    2. The workers were carefully shoring the tunnel walls as they dug deeper.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shoring" in English means: The process of supporting a wall or building with wood or metal props to prevent it from collapsing., Materials used for supports. Usually wood or metal..

The phonetic transcription of "shoring" is /ˈʃɔːrɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈʃɔːrɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shoring": bracing, support, underpinning.

Example usage of "shoring": "The shoring kept the trench walls from collapsing.". More examples on the page.