Shore and Shoring

Shore

Shore noun - A structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else.
Usage example: the carpenter placed a shore underneath the sagging roof of the porch

Shoring is a synonym for shore. In some cases you can use "Shoring" instead a noun "Shore".

Shoring

Shoring noun - A beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support.

Shore is a synonym for shoring. You can use "Shore" instead the word "Shoring" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: shore, shored
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