Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spile
noun
/spaɪl/
Definition
A spile is a small tube or plug used to draw liquid from a container, often seen in barrels.
Examples
- To collect sap from the trees, the lumberjack inserted a spile into the trunk.
- They used a spile to draw beer from the wooden cask.
Meaning
The term spile refers to a device that helps in tapping into a vessel to extract its contents.
Synonyms
- tap
- faucet
- spigot
