pile

/pˈa‍ɪl/

/ˈpaɪɫ/

[noun] [verb]

Pile

[NOUN]

a number of objects placed one on top of the other

synonyms : agglomerate

a large number or amount

synonyms : batch

a large sum of money (especially as pay or profit)

synonyms : big bucks

big money

bundle

megabucks

a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy

synonyms : atomic pile

atomic reactor

chain reactor

battery consisting of voltaic cells arranged in series; the earliest electric battery devised by Volta

synonyms : galvanic pile

voltaic pile

the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave

synonyms : nap

a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure

synonyms : piling

spile

stilt

fine soft dense hair (as the fine short hair of cattle or deer or the wool of sheep or the undercoat of certain dogs)

synonyms : down

a building of great size and impressive architecture

to pile

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to lay things on top of each other; to be stacked on top of each other

synonyms : heap

stack

press tightly together or cram

synonyms : jam

mob

pack

throng

place or lay as if in a pile

Examples

1. She found her keys under a pile of papers on her desk.

2. He savored the juicy bacon burger, piled high with crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and a tangy barbecue sauce.

3. He carefully selected the least overripe avocados from the pile.

4. On his return, when Pete saw the pile of files on his desk, he groaned inwardly.

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