gile

/dʒaɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A ridge or bank of earth or stone, especially as a barrier or a rampart.

“The gile of the old castle wall stood strong against the invasion.”

2. verb

To make or form a gile, especially as a barrier.

“The farmers giled the land to prevent erosion.”

Synonyms

  • embankment
  • rampart

Antonyms

  • culvert
  • moat