PILED Meaning and
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Piled is the past participle of the verb "pile." The term "pile" can have various meanings depending on the context.
One common meaning of "pile" refers to the act of placing objects on top of each other in a disordered or haphazard manner to create a stack or heap. In this sense, "piled" describes something that has been arranged in a pile, often indicating a state of disorder or accumulation. For example, a room filled with clothes strewn all over the floor can be described as "piled with laundry." It can also pertain to the accumulation of objects or materials, such as a "piled heap of rocks" or a "piled stack of books."
Another interpretation of "pile" relates to the formation of an extensive accumulation of objects or substances, often implying a high quantity. For instance, a "piled amount of work" suggests a significant volume or an overwhelming workload.
"Piled" can also be used metaphorically to describe a buildup or increase in something intangible, such as emotions or concerns. For instance, someone might feel "piled with stress" or "piled with responsibilities," signifying a sense of being overwhelmed by these circumstances.
In summary, "piled" is the past participle of "pile" and can describe the act of arranging objects in a disorganized manner, an extensive accumulation of objects or substances, or the overwhelming presence of intangible entities.
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• Sheet-piling, a series of piles of planks driven edge to edge.
• Voltaic or galvanic pile, a series of plates of copper and zinc laid one above the other alternately, with cloth or paper placed between each pair, moistened with an acid solution, for producing a current of electricity.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of PILED
The word "piled" has several different etymological origins depending on its specific meaning or usage. Here are some of its origins:
1. As an adjective meaning "arranged in a pile" or "accumulated":
- Derived from the Old English word "pyll", meaning "a heap" or "a mound".
2. As a verb form of "pile" meaning "to place or arrange in a pile":
- Derived from the Middle French word "piler" (past participle: "pilé"), meaning "to pound" or "to crush".
- Ultimately derived from the Latin word "pīla", meaning "a ball" or "a pile".
3. As the past participle of the verb "pile" meaning "to drive a pile into the ground":
- Derived from the Latin word "pīla", meaning "a column" or "a pillar".
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