pile

Definitions of pile
  1. noun
    a list in which the next item to be removed is the item most recently stored (LIFO)
    synonyms: LIFO
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    type of:
    liste
    a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
  2. noun
    a collection of objects laid on top of each other
    synonyms: tas
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    amas de fumier, fumier, tas de fumier
    a heap of dung or refuse
    gerbe
    a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field
    faisceau, meule
    an orderly pile
    meule, meule de foin
    a stack of hay
    type of:
    accumulation, amoncellement
    several things grouped together or considered as a whole
  3. noun
    a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series
    synonyms: accumulateur
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    types:
    cellule galvanique, piles
    battery consisting of a number of voltaic cells arranged in series or parallel
    accumulateur
    a voltaic battery that stores electric charge
    type of:
    appareil électrique, appareillage électrique
    a device that produces or is powered by electricity
  4. noun
    a voltaic battery that stores electric charge
    synonyms: accumulateur
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    type of:
    cellule galvanique, piles
    battery consisting of a number of voltaic cells arranged in series or parallel
  5. noun
    a storage device that handles data so that the next item to be retrieved is the item most recently stored (LIFO)
    synonyms: amoncellement
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    type of:
    unité de stockage
    a device that preserves information for retrieval
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