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Spiling

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spile  (spl)
n.
1. A post used as a foundation; a pile.
2. A wooden plug; a bung.
3. A spigot used in taking sap from a tree.
tr.v. spiled, spil·ing, spiles
1. To support with a spile.
2. To plug or tap with a spile.

[Dutch spijl, wooden pin, from Middle Dutch sple.]

Spiling pilings collectively, 1841.


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