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stile (1)

stile [ stīl ] (plural stiles)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. steps in fence: a step or rung designed to make it easier to climb over a fence or wall

2. 
Same as  turnstile


[ Old English stigel< Indo-European, "to step, climb"]

Spelling Note

stile or style? Do not confuse the spelling of stile and style, which sound similar. Stile is a noun denoting a means of climbing over a fence or wall, or a noun denoting a vertical piece in a door or frame; it is also found in the compound word turnstile. Style is a noun or verb referring to the way something is done, designed, written, etc., as in different styles of architecture, have your hair styled.

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