hanging stile

American  

noun

1. the stile of a door, shutter, etc., by which it is hung.

2. the stile of a window frame from which a casement sash is hung.

3. pulley stile.

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Etymology

Origin of hanging stile

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

The stiles were the vertical boards, one of which, tenoned or hinged, is known as the hanging stile, the other as the middle or meeting stile.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various

The wood doors would seem to have been about 3 in. thick, but the hanging stile was over 14 in. in diameter.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various

Close Joint Hanging.—The method known as "close joint hanging" ensures the joint at the hanging stile being in close proximity to the hanging rail; this is shown at Fig.

From Woodwork Joints How they are Set Out, How Made and Where Used. by Fairham, William

In all these cases the hanging stile had pivots at the top and bottom.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various