Background for stile

stile

/staɪl/

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noun

A set of one or more steps surmounting a fence or wall, or a narrow gate or contrived passage through a fence or wall, which in either case allows people but not livestock to pass.

Examples :

"The hikers climbed over the stile to get to the other side of the farmer's field. "

architecture property structure building

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noun

A vertical component of a frame or panel, such as that of a door, window, or ladder.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully sanded the stile of the wooden cabinet door before applying the varnish. "

architecture building part

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noun

Senses relating to a thin, pointed object.

Examples :

"The carpenter sharpened the stile of the fence post to make it easier to drive into the ground. "

architecture building

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noun

(by extension from sense 1.1) A particular manner of expression in writing or speech, especially one regarded as good.

Examples :

"The professor praised her essay for its concise stile and clear arguments. "

style writing language quality communication literature

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noun

A particular manner of creating, doing, or presenting something, especially a work of architecture or art.

Examples :

""The architect's stile is easily recognizable in all of their buildings; they always incorporate clean lines and lots of natural light." "

style art architecture way culture

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verb

To design, fashion, make, or arrange in a certain way or form (style)

Examples :

"The architect stiled the new library in a modern, open design. "

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verb

To call or give a name or title to.

Examples :

"The professor decided to stile the student's research "Project of the Year" in recognition of its groundbreaking findings. "

language communication word

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verb

To create for, or give to, someone a style, fashion, or image, particularly one which is regarded as attractive, tasteful, or trendy.

Examples :

"The celebrity stylist will stile the young actress before her red carpet debut. "

style appearance culture

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verb

To act in a way which seeks to show that one possesses style.

Examples :

"He tried to stile by wearing a designer suit to the casual office party, but it just looked out of place. "

style appearance