Woodpile Meaning in English
word
ˈwʊdpaɪɫ
WOOD-pyle
wˈʊdpaɪl
WOOD-pyle
Definition
A woodpile is a stack of cut wood, usually piled outdoors, for use as firewood or building material.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in rural or outdoor contexts. Usually refers to wood cut for burning, especially for fireplaces or stoves. Can be one word (woodpile) or two (wood pile), but 'woodpile' is more common. Not used for lumber used in construction unless stacked informally.
Spanish: pila de leñaPortuguese (BR): pilha de lenhaPortuguese (PT): pilha de lenhaChinese (Simplified): 柴堆Chinese (Traditional): 柴堆Hindi: लकड़ी का ढेरArabic: كومة خشبBengali: কাঠের স্তূপRussian: дровник - поленницаJapanese: 薪の山 - 薪置き場Vietnamese: đống củiKorean: 장작더미Turkish: odun yığınıUrdu: لکڑی کا ڈھیرIndonesian: tumpukan kayu
Example Sentences
The farmer made a woodpile next to the barn.
basic
We stacked the logs neatly in the woodpile.
basic
There was a big woodpile behind the house.
basic
Careful, snakes sometimes hide in the woodpile.
natural
After the storm, our woodpile was a complete mess.
natural
Let’s bring some logs in from the woodpile before it gets dark.
natural