Woodpile: meaning, definitions and examples
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woodpile
[ ˈwʊdˌpaɪl ]
firewood storage
A woodpile is a stack of chopped firewood, typically arranged for drying and storage. It is often used to provide a supply of wood for heating or cooking during colder months.
Synonyms
firewood stack, log pile, wood stack.
Examples of usage
- We stacked the wood in a neat woodpile behind the house.
- The woodpile was full after our trip to the lumberyard.
- In winter, we drew wood from the woodpile for the fireplace.
Translations
Translations of the word "woodpile" in other languages:
🇵🇹 móvel de lenha
🇮🇳 लकड़ी का ढेर
🇩🇪 Holzstapel
🇮🇩 tumpukan kayu
🇺🇦 дровниця
🇵🇱 stóg drewna
🇯🇵 薪の山
🇫🇷 meule de bois
🇪🇸 montón de leña
🇹🇷 odun yığını
🇰🇷 장작 더미
🇸🇦 كومة من الخشب
🇨🇿 hromada dřeva
🇸🇰 hromada dreva
🇨🇳 木柴堆
🇸🇮 kup drva
🇮🇸 viðarkot
🇰🇿 ағаш үйіндісі
🇬🇪 ხის გროვა
🇦🇿 odun yığını
🇲🇽 montón de leña
Etymology
The term 'woodpile' originates from the combination of the words 'wood' and 'pile'. The word 'wood' traces back to Old English 'wudu', which is related to the Proto-Germanic word 'wowiedu' meaning 'tree, wood'. As early societies relied heavily on wood for fuel, construction, and various tools, the need to stack or pile wood became common practice. The word 'pile' comes from the Latin 'pila', meaning 'pillar' or 'stake', which evolved in Middle English to describe a heap or mound. Together, 'wood' and 'pile' illustrate the practical aspect of gathering and storing wood efficiently, which has been an essential task in human survival and domestic life throughout history.