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piles definition
piles (pīlz)
plural noun
hemorrhoids
Etymology: ME pylys < L pilae, pl. of pila, a ball, orig. prob. a knot of hair: see pile
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piles Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- rubble: Anyone who tours Greater Manchester will see the piles of rubble, to which my hon.
Converse of object
- see: Anyone who tours Greater Manchester will see the piles of rubble, to which my hon.
Adjective modifier
- huge: I could choose any from the huge piles of letters in front of me.
Noun used with modifier
- sheet: In the center of the picture, the sheet piles that formed the line of the original wash wall will shortly be removed.
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