spile

• Substantiv, das einen Pfahl aus Holz, Stahl oder Beton bezeichnet, der zur Stützung eines Bauwerks in den Boden gerammt wird, oder einen Zapfen, mit dem das Spundloch eines Fasses oder einer Tonne verschlossen wird.

A noun referring to a column of wood, steel, or concrete driven into the ground to provide support for a structure, or a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask.

1. Support pillarC1formaltechnical

   A long, strong column made of wood, steel, or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide foundational support for a structure.

   Pfahl

   • The construction crew drove steel spiles deep into the riverbed to support the new bridge.
   • Old wooden spiles were discovered during the excavation of the ancient building.
   • The foundation of the house rests on concrete spiles to prevent sinking.

   Synonymecolumnpilepilingpillarpoststake

2. Barrel stopperC1formaltechnical

   A small plug or peg used to close a hole in a barrel, cask, or flask to prevent liquid from leaking out.

   Fassspund

   • The cooper carefully carved a new spile to seal the whiskey barrel.
   • He removed the spile from the cider cask to sample the drink.
   • A wooden spile is traditionally used to tap into a maple tree for sap.

   Synonymebungcorkplugstopperstopple