SINCE 1828
pile
noun (1)
\ ˈpī(-ə)l
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Definition of pile
(Entry 1 of 6)
1
: a long slender column usually of timber, steel, or reinforced concrete driven into the ground to carry a vertical load
2
: a wedge-shaped heraldic charge usually placed vertically with the broad end up
3a
: a target-shooting arrowhead without cutting edges
b
[ Latin pilum ]
: an ancient Roman foot soldier's heavy javelin
pile
verb (1)
piled;
piling
Definition of pile (Entry 2 of 6)
: to drive piles into
pile
verb (2)
piled;
piling
Definition of pile (Entry 3 of 6)
1
: to lay or place in a pile : stack
2a
: to heap in abundance : load
piled potatoes on his plate
b
: to collect little by little into a mass
—usually used with up
1
: to form a pile or accumulation
—usually used with up
2
: to move or press forward in or as if in a mass : crowd
piled into a car
pile
noun (2)Definition of pile (Entry 4 of 6)
1a(1)
: a quantity of things heaped together
(2)
: a heap of wood for burning a corpse or a sacrifice
b
: any great number or quantity : lot
2
: a large building or group of buildings
3
: a great amount of money : fortune
4
: reactor sense 3b
pile
noun (3)Definition of pile (Entry 5 of 6)
1
: a coat or surface of usually short close fine furry hairs
2
: a velvety surface produced by an extra set of filling yarns that form raised loops which are cut and sheared
pile
noun (4)Definition of pile (Entry 6 of 6)
1
: a single hemorrhoid
Other Words from pile
Noun (3)
pileless
\ ˈpī(-ə)l-ləs
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adjective
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adjective
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pile
noun
\ ˈpīl
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Kids Definition of pile
(Entry 1 of 4)
: a large stake or pointed post (as of wood or steel) driven into the ground to support a foundation
pile
nounKids Definition of pile (Entry 2 of 4)
1
: a large number of things that are put one on top of another
a pile of stones
2
: a great amount
I have piles of work.
3
: reactor
pile
verb
piled;
piling
Kids Definition of pile (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: to lay or place one on top of another : stack
pile firewood
2
: to heap in large amounts
They piled a table with food.
3
: to move or push forward in a crowd or group
We piled into the car.
pile
nounKids Definition of pile (Entry 4 of 4)
: a soft surface of fine short raised threads or fibers
The rug has a thick pile.
pile
noun
\ ˈpī(ə)l
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Medical Definition of pile
1
: a single hemorrhoid
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