プログレッシブ和英中辞典(第３版)の解説
くい【×杭】
a stake; a post
- くいを打ち込む
drive in a stake [post] - 敷地の入口にくいを2本立てた
I set up two stakes at the entrance to the lot. - 出るくいは打たれる
Those who 「distinguish themselves [stand out] are likely to arouse opposition.／((諺)) A tall tree catches much wind.／The nail that sticks out will get a pounding.
杭打ち｜piling; pile driving
杭打ち機｜a pile driver; a piling gin