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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024stile1 /staɪl/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a step or steps for climbing over a wall or fence.
- a turnstile.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024stile1 (stīl),USA pronunciation n. - a series of steps or rungs by means of which a person may pass over a wall or fence that remains a barrier to sheep or cattle.
- a turnstile.
- bef. 900; Middle English; Old English stigel, derivative of stīgan to climb, cognate with German steigen
- Building, Building, Furnitureany of various upright members framing panels or the like, as in a system of paneling, a paneled door, window sash, or chest of drawers. Cf. rail 1 (def. 8).
- Dutch stijl (door-, bed-) post, strut
- perh. 1670–80
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: stile /staɪl/ n - a set of steps or rungs in a wall or fence to allow people, but not animals, to pass over
- short for turnstile
Etymology: Old English stigel; related to stīgan to climb, Old High German stigilla; see stair stile /staɪl/ n - a vertical framing member in a door, window frame, or piece of panelling
Compare rail1
Etymology: 17th Century: probably from Dutch stijl pillar, ultimately from Latin stilus writing instrument; see style |