stile

¹

[ stahyl ]

noun

1. 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.
2. a turnstile.

stile

²

[ stahyl ]

noun

, Carpentry, Furniture.

1. 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 rail ¹( def 8 ).

stile

¹

/ staɪl /

noun

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

stile

²

/ staɪl /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of stile¹

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

Origin of stile²

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of stile¹

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

Origin of stile²

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

Example Sentences

"Gates, stiles, paths - they all cost money and time in their creation and management," she explained.

From BBC

After the hearing, Ms Tvedt said: "I was totally ignorant of the risks. The sign on the stile just said to put dogs on a lead, which I did."

From BBC

Independent Russian media organisations and press freedom watchdogs say repressive laws are routinely used by Russian authorities to harass journalists and stile independent reporting.

From BBC

Wales' public footpath network is in a "dreadful" state after years of neglect with stiles replaced with barbed wire in some areas, walkers claim.

From BBC

The new guidance advises the addition of self-closing gates instead of stiles, and better signage, according to a statement published on Tuesday by the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs.

From New York Times