I. ˈspī(-ə)l noun
Etymology: probably from Dutch spijl stake
Date: 1513
1. : pile I,1
2. : a small plug used to stop the vent of a cask : bung
3. : a spout inserted in a tree to draw off sap
II. transitive verb
( spiled ; spil·ing )
Date: 1691
1. : to plug with a spile
2. : to supply with a spile