Definitions

1. noun

a small island, especially one that is isolated or uninhabited

“The lighthouse stood on a small sile off the coast.”

2. noun

a small area of land, especially one that is isolated or surrounded by water

“The bird’s nest was situated on a tiny sile in the middle of the lake.”

3. verb

to cause to be isolated or separated

“The storm sile the island from the mainland for several days.”