Associations to the word «Stile»

Wiktionary

STILE, noun. A set of one or more steps surmounting a fence or wall, or a narrow gate or contrived passage through a fence or wall, which in either case allows people but not livestock to pass.
STILE, noun. A vertical component of a panel or frame, such as that of a door or window.
STILE, noun. A pin set on the face of a dial, to cast a shadow; a style.
STILE, noun. (obsolete) A mode of composition; a style.

Dictionary definition

STILE, noun. An upright that is a member in a door or window frame.

Wise words

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