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stile

1 American  
[stahyl] / staɪl /

noun

  1. 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.

  2. a turnstile.

stile 2 American  
[stahyl] / staɪl /

noun

Carpentry, Furniture.

  1. any of various upright members framing panels or the like, as in a system of paneling, a paneled door, window sash, or chest of drawers.

stile 1 British  
/ staɪl /

noun

  1. a set of steps or rungs in a wall or fence to allow people, but not animals, to pass over

  2. short for turnstile

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stile 2 British  
/ staɪl /

noun

  1. a vertical framing member in a door, window frame, or piece of panelling Compare rail 1

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Etymology

Origin of stile1

before 900; Middle English; Old English stigel, derivative of stīgan to climb, cognate with German steigen

Origin of stile2

1670–80; perhaps < Dutch stijl (door-, bed-) post, strut

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