pile

A heavy beam of timber, concrete, or steel, driven into the earth as a foundation or support for a structure.

A wedge-shaped charge pointing downward.

A Roman javelin.

To drive piles into.

To support with piles.

Cut or uncut loops of yarn forming the surface of certain fabrics, such as velvet, plush, and carpeting.

The surface so formed.

Soft fine hair, fur, or wool.

A quantity of objects stacked or thrown together in a heap. synonym: heap.