Word info Synonyms

pile on

Speech parts

1. pile on - Noun

2. pile on - Verb

Meaning

(transitive, intransitive) To jump on top of someone or something quickly.

(transitive, intransitive, figuratively) To criticize someone or something in a concerted effort.

(intransitive, figuratively, sports) To unnecessarily extend the margin of a winning score.

pile on (plural pile ons)

An argument or fight in which one side is greatly advantaged by being more numerous or more closely allied than the other side.

pile-on (plural pile-ons)

Alternative spelling of pile on

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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pile-on

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A voltaic pile on display in the Tempio Voltiano (the Volta Temple) near Volta's home in Como The voltaic pile was the first electrical battery that could continuously provide an electric current to a circuit. Source: Internet

But while gusto and good intentions are admirable, they sometimes get in the way of a good narrative and as the characters begin to go through their troubles – and they really go through it – begins to read like a huge pile on of trauma. Source: Internet

Adding visuals to the equation opened all sorts of avenues for joke telling, and early episodes pile on the optical trickery with relish—some -type talking furniture here, a blatantly obvious wig on Amy Poehler there. Source: Internet

The footage carries on rolling as several hounds pile on to the fox, gripping it between their teeth and shaking it viciously. Source: Internet

As the pile on the plate grows ever higher, it catches the eye of the family cat, who thinks our hero might make the best meal of all. Source: Internet

Just as important as your keyboard, though, is your mouse - and Logitech is top of the pile on that side of things, too. Source: Internet

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