Military. 1  a body of officers without command authority, appointed to assist a commanding officer. 2  the parts of any army concerned with administrative matters, planning, etc., rather than with actual participation in combat.
Piles or hemorrhoids is a painful condition of inflammation and swelling that affects the veins around the anus or rectum. Although the pain can often be unbearable, in most cases the condition itself is not threatening.
A heap of things is usually untidy, and often has the shape of a hill or mound. The building collapsed into a heap of rubble. 2. 'stack'. A stack is usually tidy, and often consists of flat objects placed directly on top of each other. ...a neat stack of dishes. Eric came out of his room with a small stack of CDs in his hands. 3. 'pile'. A pile of things can be tidy or untidy. ...a neat pile of clothes.