Meaning & use

Woodpile

noun·Everyday

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A stack of pieces of wood, typically cut and stored for burning as fuel.

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He split logs all afternoon to replenish the woodpile before winter.

A family of mice had nested deep inside the old woodpile.

A note on using this word

Traditionally a common household chore in colder climates, where keeping a full woodpile ready before winter was essential for heating.

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log pilestack of firewood

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