spile

1 of 2

noun

ˈspī(-ə)l 

1

: pile entry 1 sense 1

2

: a small plug used to stop the vent of a cask : bung

3

: a spout inserted in a tree to draw off sap

spile

2 of 2

verb

spiled; spiling

transitive verb

1

: to plug with a spile

2

: to supply with a spile

Examples of spile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

There’s Bill, who, after Randy drills the hole into the tree, lightly hammers in the plastic spile, or spout. — Heather E. Goodman, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Feb. 2021

Sample delicious syrup on pancakes and take home a set of tapping supplies, including a spile, bag, and holder. — Bob Dohr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2018

Word History

Etymology

Noun

probably from Dutch spijl stake

First Known Use

Noun

1513, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1691, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for spile

• aisle
• bile
• chyle
• file
• guile
• heil
• isle
• kyle
• mile
• pile
• rile
• smile

Kids Definition

spile

noun

ˈspī(ə)l

: a spout inserted in a tree to draw off sap