pile

noun

A heavy beam of timber, concrete, or steel, driven into the earth as a foundation or support for a structure.

noun

A wedge-shaped charge pointing downward.

noun

A Roman javelin.

transitive verb

To drive piles into.

transitive verb

To support with piles.

noun

Cut or uncut loops of yarn forming the surface of certain fabrics, such as velvet, plush, and carpeting.

noun

The surface so formed.

noun

Soft fine hair, fur, or wool.

noun

A quantity of objects stacked or thrown together in a heap. synonym: heap.