1. plural of stole: long scarves or wraps worn around the shoulders
2. plural of stole: long narrow vestments worn by clergy during religious ceremonies
Usage: religious

1. past tense of steal: took something without permission

Examples

• The bridesmaids wore matching silk stoles over their dresses.
• The priest put on his ceremonial stoles before the service.
• She wrapped her fur stole around her shoulders.
• He stoles the cookies from the jar when no one was looking.
• The thief stoles several items from the store.
• The graduates received colorful stoles representing their academic achievements.
• Someone stoles my bicycle from the parking lot.