stile

1
[ stahyl ]
/ staɪl /

noun

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.

Origin of stile

1
before 900; Middle English; Old English stigel, derivative of stīgan to climb, cognate with German steigen

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH stile

stile style

Words nearby stile

stikine, stilb, stilbene, stilbestrol, stilbite, stile, stiletto, stiletto heel, stilicho, still, still alarm

Definition for stile (2 of 2)

stile 2
[ stahyl ]
/ staɪl /

noun Carpentry, Furniture.

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. Compare rail1(def 8).

Origin of stile

2
1670–80; perhaps < Dutch stijl (door-, bed-) post, strut

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British Dictionary definitions for stile (1 of 2)

stile 1
/ (staɪl) /

noun

a set of steps or rungs in a wall or fence to allow people, but not animals, to pass over
short for turnstile

Word Origin for stile

Old English stigel; related to stīgan to climb, Old High German stigilla; see stair

British Dictionary definitions for stile (2 of 2)

stile 2
/ (staɪl) /

noun

a vertical framing member in a door, window frame, or piece of panelling Compare rail 1 (def. 3)

Word Origin for stile

C17: probably from Dutch stijl pillar, ultimately from Latin stilus writing instrument; see style