small pile

collocation in English

meaningsofsmallandpile

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small
adjective
uk
/smɔːl/us
/smɑːl/
little in size or amount when compared with what is typical ...
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pile
noun
uk
/paɪl/us
/paɪl/
objects positioned one on top ...
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(Definition ofsmallandpilefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofsmall pile

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It consisted of three complete vessels, asmallpileof sherds, and an intact basalt mano.
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I have asmallpileof letters testifying to that.
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On the right of the wooden board is asmallpileof white powder to sprinkle on the working table to prevent the clay from sticking.
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I have been on a site and seen asmallpileof bricks and a bricklayer apparently working.
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Asmallpileof broken ship's biscuits was placed beside each plate.
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Asmallpileof maize and maize meal were also found.
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The women also commonly use plants such as manioc to turn into flat cakes, which they cook over asmallpileof coals.
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The family archives contain amongst other things, asmallpileof unused military postcards signed by him, dating from the first decennia of the 20th century.
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