pill. n. 1. (Pharmacology) a small spherical or ovoid mass of a medicinal substance, intended to be swallowed whole. 2. (Medicine) the pill (sometimes capital) an oral contraceptive. 3. something unpleasant that must be endured (esp in the phrase bitter pill to swallow). 4. a ball or disc. 5. a small ball of matted fibres that forms on the surface of a fabric through rubbing.
Fill your jars, while still hot place a waxed disc over the pickle, then a clear (cellophane) circle over the top of the jar, and secure with a rubber band. As anything with vinegar can get through the clear top it's best to put a metal lid as well, over the clear cover.
Properly can your pickles by placing the filled jars into a large pot or canner with water that covers the jars at least 1 inch. Boil the water for 10 minutes. By boiling the jars, you prevent spoilage and botulism. After using this canning method, you then store them in a cool, dark place.