woodpile

noun
UK /ˈwʊd.paɪl/
US /ˈwʊd.paɪl/

A woodpile is a big stack of wood kept for burning.

Dad stacked the logs into a neat woodpile behind the shed.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A large amount of work or problems waiting to be dealt with.

She has a woodpile of paperwork to finish before Friday.

3. A pile of cut timber ready for sale or transport.

The truck hauled the woodpile to the sawmill.

4. In politics, a hidden store of issues or favors kept for later use.

The mayor reached into his woodpile of old favors to win the vote.