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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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
On the show, the virtual girl, Na-yeon, appeared from behind a woodpile and runs toward her mother, calling, “Mom.”
From Washington Post • Nov. 12, 2022
"Well, Dormie chased the cat into the woodpile," Stone said.
From Salon • May 17, 2021
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
Nali ignored the plate he made for her and went to the woodpile and began to furiously slam the ax into innocent stumps.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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