"monopile" meaning in English

See monopile in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: monopiles [plural]
Etymology: From mono- + pile. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mono|pile}} mono- + pile Head templates: {{en-noun}} monopile (plural monopiles)
  1. A foundation consisting of a single, generally large-diameter, structural element that supports the entire load of a large above-surface structure.

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