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shoring

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shor·ing  (shôrng, shr-)
n.
1. The act or operation of propping with shores.
2. A system of supporting shores.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.shoringshoring - a beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support
beam - long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
2.shoring - the act of propping up with shores
supporting, support - the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening; "he leaned against the wall for support"
Translations
shoring
n
(= supporting beams)Stützbalken pl
(supporting of wall etc)Abstützen nt


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