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Stilt definition, one of two poles, each with a support for the foot at some distance above the bottom end, enabling the wearer to walk with his or her feet above the ground. See more. Dictionary.com
A stile is a vertical piece of wood used in the frame of a cabinet. Two stiles are combined with rails to complete the frame. A stile is a piece of wood that is aligned vertically in a cabinetâs frame. Stiles and rails, which are horizontal pieces, are combined to create a complete cabinet frame. A stile may also refer to the vertical piece of wood that is placed in the opening of a cabinet.