English Explanatory Dictionary

pile-up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pile, a group of people or things which have piled up on one another, especially
  2. A pile of crashed vehicles due to a traffic accident.
  3. A pile of tackling players.
  4. An accumulation that occurs over time, especially one which is not welcome.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

pile-up pile-ups pileup

Etymology

Deverbal from pile up.

Synonyms

dogpile

Related words

pile-on
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