piles

/paɪlz/
/paɪlz/
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Definitions of piles
  1. noun
    a large number or amount
    synonyms: dozens, gobs, heaps, lashings, loads, lots, oodles, rafts, scads, scores, slews, stacks, tons, wads
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    type of:
    large indefinite amount, large indefinite quantity
    an indefinite quantity that is above the average in size or magnitude
  2. noun
    pain caused by venous swelling at or inside the anal sphincter
    synonyms: haemorrhoid, hemorrhoid
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    type of:
    hurting, pain
    a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
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/paɪlz/
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/paɪlz/
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