noun

stile

stile

We climbed over the stile into the next field.

We climbed over the stile into the next field.

((over a stile)) to climb over a stile We climbed over the stile.

Synonyms: step, crossing; Antonyms: barrier, wall

From Old English 'stigel' (a device for climbing), related to 'stīgan' (to climb). It shares a root with 'stair'.

Think of it as a 'stair' that helps you cross a fence with 'style'. The sound is a helpful reminder.

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