stil

n. [ See Stilbite. ] (Chem.) A hydrocarbon, C14H12, produced artificially in large, fine crystals; -- called also diphenyl ethylene, toluylene, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; to glitter, shine: cf. F. stilbite. ] (Min.) A common mineral of the zeolite family, a hydrous silicate of alumina and lime, usually occurring in sheaflike aggregations of crystals, also in radiated masses. It is of a white or yellowish color, with pearly luster on the cleavage surface. Called also desmine. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ See Style. ] 1. A pin set on the face of a dial, to cast a shadow; a style. See Style. Moxon. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Mode of composition. See Style. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

May I not write in such a stile as this? Bunyan. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ OE. stile, AS. stigel a step, a ladder, from stīgan to ascend; akin to OHG. stigila a stile. √164. See Sty, v. i., and cf. Stair. ] 1. A step, or set of steps, for ascending and descending, in passing a fence or wall. [ 1913 Webster ]

There comes my master . . . over the stile, this way. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

Over this stile in the way to Doubting Castle. Bunyan. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Arch.) One of the upright pieces in a frame; one of the primary members of a frame, into which the secondary members are mortised. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ In an ordinary door the principal upright pieces are called stiles, the subordinate upright pieces mullions, and the crosspieces rails. In wainscoting the principal pieces are sometimes called stiles, even when horizontal. [ 1913 Webster ]

Hanging stile,
Pulley stile. See under Hanging, and Pulley. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Written also stilette, and stylet. ] 1. A stiletto. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Surg.) See Stylet, 2. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Stilettos [ It., dim. of stilo a dagger, fr. L. stilus a pointed instrument. See Style for writing, and cf. Stylet. ] 1. A kind of dagger with a slender, rounded, and pointed blade. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A pointed instrument for making eyelet holes in embroidery. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A beard trimmed into a pointed form. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The very quack of fashions, the very he that
Wears a stiletto on his chin. Ford. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Stilettoed p. pr. & vb. n. Stilettoing ] To stab or kill with a stiletto. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Compar. Stiller superl. Stillest. ] [ OE. stille, AS. stille; akin to D. stil, OS. & OHG. stilli, G. still, Dan. stille, Sw. stilla, and to E. stall; from the idea of coming to a stand, or halt. Cf. Still, adv. ] 1. Motionless; at rest; quiet; as, to stand still; to lie or sit still. “Still as any stone.” Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Uttering no sound; silent; as, the audience is still; the animals are still. [ 1913 Webster ]

The sea that roared at thy command,
At thy command was still. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Not disturbed by noise or agitation; quiet; calm; as, a still evening; a still atmosphere. “When all the woods are still.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Comparatively quiet or silent; soft; gentle; low. “A still small voice.” 1 Kings xix. 12. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. Constant; continual. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

By still practice learn to know thy meaning. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

6. Not effervescing; not sparkling; as, still wines. [ 1913 Webster ]

Still life. (Fine Arts) (a) Inanimate objects. (b) (Painting) The class or style of painting which represents inanimate objects, as fruit, flowers, dead game, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Quiet; calm; noiseless; serene; motionless; inert; stagnant. [ 1913 Webster ]