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a set of steps or rungs by means of which a person may pass over a fence or wall that remains a barrier to sheep or cattle
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The hikers carefully climbed over the stile to continue on the trail.
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We had to hop over the stile to get to the other side of the fence.
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Let's just jump the stile instead of going around.
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Crossing that stile symbolizes moving on to a new chapter in life.