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spile

The correct spelling is spile.

How to pronounce spile

noun

IPA: /spaɪl/

Say it like: Spi-le

The correct spelling is spile. A splinter.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A splinter.
  2. 2.A spigot or plug used to stop the hole in a barrel or cask.
  3. 3.A spout inserted in a maple (or other tree) to draw off sap.
  4. 4.A pile; a post or girder.

verb

  1. 1.To plug (a hole) with a spile.
  2. 2.To draw off (a liquid) using a spile.
  3. 3.To provide (a barrel, tree etc.) with a spile.
  4. 4.To support by means of spiles.
  5. 5.To drive piles into.

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