stile

stile ¹

S0758200 (stīl)n.1. A set or series of steps for crossing a fence or wall, usually constructed so as to allow humans but not livestock to pass.2. A turnstile.

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[Middle English, from Old English stigel; see steigh- in Indo-European roots.]

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stile ²

S0758200 (stīl)n. A vertical member of a panel or frame, as in a door or window sash.

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[Probably from Dutch stijl, doorpost, from Middle Dutch, possibly from Latin stilus, pole, post.]

stile

(staɪl) n1. (Agriculture) a set of steps or rungs in a wall or fence to allow people, but not animals, to pass over2. (Building) short for turnstile[Old English stigel; related to stīgan to climb, Old High German stigilla; see stair]

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stile

(staɪl) n (Building) a vertical framing member in a door, window frame, or piece of panelling. Compare rail¹³[C17: probably from Dutch stijl pillar, ultimately from Latin stilus writing instrument; see style]

stile¹

(staɪl)

n. 1. a step or steps for scaling a wall or fence. 2. a turnstile. [before 900; Middle English; Old English stigel (c. Old High German stigilla), derivative of stīgan to climb]

stile²

(staɪl)

n. any of various vertical members framing panels or the like, as in a paneled door or a window sash. Compare rail ¹ (def. 8). [1670–80; perhaps < Dutch stijl (door-, bed-) post, strut]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

stile - an upright that is a member in a door or window frameupright, vertical - a vertical structural member as a post or stake; "the ball sailed between the uprights"

Translations

梯梃门梃

stile

(stail) noun a step, or set of steps, for climbing over a wall or fence. 梯磴 门梃，梯梃