Definition of stile Stile

/stajˈl/ - [stayl] - stile

We found 12 definitions of stile from 7 different sources.

What does stile mean?

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Noun

Plural: stiles

stile - an upright that is a member in a door or window frame

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Wiktionary

stile (Noun)
A set of steps surmounting a fence or wall, or a narrow gate or contrived passage through a fence or wall, which in either case allows people but not livestock to pass.
stile (Noun)
A vertical component of a panel or frame, such as that of a door or window.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

stile (n.)
A pin set on the face of a dial, to cast a shadow; a style. See Style.
stile (n.)
Mode of composition. See Style.
stile (v. i.)
A step, or set of steps, for ascending and descending, in passing a fence or wall.
stile (v. i.)
One of the upright pieces in a frame; one of the primary members of a frame, into which the secondary members are mortised.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

stile
To allow pedestrians to cross a wall or fence.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

stile
stīl, n. a step, or set of steps, for climbing over a wall or fence. [A.S. stigel, a step—stígan; cf. Ger. steigen, to mount.]
stile
stīl, n. the pin of a dial. [Style.]

Proverbs DictionaryProverbs Dictionary 📗

stile
He that will not go over the stile must be thrust through the gate.

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stile, noun, singular of stiles.

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