- point-bearing pile
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/poynt"bair'ing/, Engin., Building Trades.a pile depending on the soil or rock beneath its foot for support. Cf. friction pile.
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friction pile — Engin., Building Trades. a pile depending on the friction of surrounding earth for support. Cf. point bearing pile. * * * … Universalium
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