Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stile

noun
/staɪl/
Definition
A set of steps or a ladder that allows people to climb over a fence or wall.
Examples
  • She climbed over the stile to enter the field.
  • The stile was well-worn from years of use by hikers.
  • There was a wooden stile at the corner of the farm.
Meaning
A structure that helps individuals cross a boundary, particularly one that is typically difficult to pass due to a fence or wall.
Synonyms
  • ladder
  • steps
  • crossing