spile

spile Definition

spile (spīl)

noun

a plug or spigot, as for a barrel
☆ a tap or spout driven into a maple tree to draw off sap
a heavy stake or timber driven into the ground as a foundation or support

Etymology: MDu, splinter, skewer, bar, spindle: for IE base see spike

transitive verb spiled, spil′·ing

to furnish or support with spiles, or stakes
to set a spile into (a tree, barrel, etc.)
to draw off (liquid) through a spile
to stop up (a hole) with a spile, or plug

spile Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

troshing: She leaves as Jack calls round, he's following up the spile troshing requirements ( Robert is doing some construction apparently ).

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