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spires

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun spire has 1 sense
  1. steeple, spire - a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
    --1 is a kind of tower
    --1 has particulars: pinnacle

Definitions from the Web

Spires

Definitions:

Noun:

  1. tall, pointed structures on top of a building, typically a church.
  2. a tall, pointed geological formation.
  3. a finial or other decorative device at the top of a structure.

Verb:

  1. to provide or adorn with spires.
  2. to rise or extend like a spire.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

  1. The cathedral's spires soared high into the sky.
  2. We hiked through the rugged mountains, marveling at the towering spires.
  3. The Gothic architecture featured intricate spires on each corner of the building.

Verb:

  1. The church was beautifully spired, with elegant spires adorning its roof.
  2. As the sun set, the night sky spired with mesmerizing colors.

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