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steeples
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun steeple 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

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Steeples

Description:

Steeples refers to the tall, pointed structures, often with a spire or a tower, typically found on top of church buildings. They are a distinctive feature of many religious architectural styles and serve as prominent symbols of faith and community.

Sample Sentences:

As a Noun:

  1. The steeple of the village church pointed towards the sky.
  2. The church bells echoed through the town from the steeple.
  3. Tourists admired the historic steeples of the European cathedrals.

As a Verb:

  1. We decided to steeple our fingers and contemplate the situation.
  2. The old man steepled his hands as he prayed quietly.
  3. Her fingers instinctively steepled together as she pondered the question.

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