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pile [ˈpajəl]

1 pile noun
  • a group of things that are put one on top of another —often + of
  • a very large amount of something
  • a large amount of money

2 pile verb
  • to put (something) in a pile —often + up
  • to put a large amount of things on or in (something)—+ with
  • to put (things or people) inside or on top of something in a quick and careless way—+ into or onto

3 pile noun
  • a soft surface of short threads on a rug, carpet, etc.

4 pile noun
  • a long stake or pointed post that is pushed into the ground to support something (such as a building)