Definition of pile

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pile³    (pl) KEY 

NOUN:

1. 1. Cut or uncut loops of yarn forming the surface of certain fabrics, such as velvet, plush, and carpeting.
   2. The surface so formed.
2. Soft fine hair, fur, or wool.

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ETYMOLOGY:
From Middle English piles, hair, plumage, probably from Middle Dutch pijl, fine hair, and Middle Low German pile, downy plumage, both from Latin pilus, hair

OTHER FORMS:
piled(Adjective)