sand pile

noun

, Building Trades.

1. a base for a footing in soft soil, made by compacting sand in a cavity left by a wooden pile.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sand pile¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Of the outdoor games which we have to suggest, perhaps the sand pile stands at the head of the list.

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Mammy's doll baby kin make de pootiest cakes on dis here sand pile.

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The sand pile was renewed every time and made as high and soft as possible, and very soon all our animals were below the falls.

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He then inspected the sand pile, while we watched him with dismay, being ignorant of the cause of his frenzy.

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Away off, at the further side of the Man-killer, a horseman had suddenly ridden into sight from behind a sand pile.

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Related Words

• knoll
• ridge
• sand dune