woodpile
Americannoun
noun
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a pile or heap of firewood
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offensive See nigger
Etymology
Origin of woodpile
Example Sentences
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The follow-up continues this kookiness with a madhouse spoof of Hallmark holiday saccharine in which a woodpile becomes a homicidal monster.
From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025
He even pulled out the previous owner’s landscaping so he’d have plenty of room for his woodpile, Hargrave said.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 2024
When a second firestorm barreled down Mud Creek and ignited a neighbor’s woodpile, Smith knew it was time to go.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2017
His neighbors recalled seeing him lying unconscious on a woodpile.
From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2016
He would need a large woodpile to get through the night.
From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen
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