shoring
Pronunciation: [ˈʃɔːrɪŋ]
Word
Context: "construction"
(noun) shoring is using strong supports to hold up a building or part of a building while it is being fixed or built. It's like putting braces on a wobbly table to keep it steady.
Example
The workers put up shoring to keep the structure safe while they repaired the roof.
Example
There was no shoring in place, which made the building very unsafe during the repairs.
Example
Why do they need shoring during construction work?
Context: "construction"
(verb) to shore means to support or protect something that is weak or in danger of collapsing. If you shore up a wall, you're making sure it doesn't fall down.
Example
The crew shored the wall before starting the renovation to make sure it was stable.
Example
They didn’t shore up the old structure, which caused it to crumble unexpectedly.
Example
How do you plan to shore the foundation of the house?
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