word
Pile
Pyl
/ˈpaɪl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pile
Dictionary meaning
A nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy.
Examples
- For uniform color and texture tailors cut velvet with the pile running the same direction.
- The teacher piled work on the students until the parents protested.
Synonyms: atomic pile
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