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pile

8 entries found.

Main Entry:
1pile 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈpī(-ə)l\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, dart, quill, pole driven into the ground, from Old English pīl, from Latin pilum javelin
Date:
12th century
1: a long slender column usually of timber, steel, or reinforced concrete driven into the ground to carry a vertical load2: a wedge-shaped heraldic charge usually placed vertically with the broad end up3 a: a target-shooting arrowhead without cutting edges b [Latin pilum] : an ancient Roman foot soldier's heavy javelin
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