What does STILE mean?

Stile

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

1. a series of steps or rungs by means of which a person may pass over a fence or wall that remains a barrier to sheep or cattle (also called "step-over")
2. a vertical piece in a frame or paneling (also called "mullion")
3. to climb over a fence or wall using a stile

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /stʌɪl/
• UK: /staɪl/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "stile" comes from the Old English word "stigel," which means "a step, a ladder." The usage of "stile" as a noun to refer to a series of steps or rungs by means of which a person may pass over a fence or wall that remains a barrier to sheep or cattle dates back to the 15th century. The usage of "stile" as a verb to mean "to climb over a fence or wall using a stile" dates back to the 16th century.

5. Synonyms:

• step-over
• mullion
• barrier
• fence
• wall

6. Related Words:

• stile
• smile
• style
• steel
• stake

7. Example Sentences:

• She climbed over the stile to get to the other side of the fence.
• The stile in the paneling gave the room a unique look.
• He stiled over