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spire
a tall tapering structure on top of a tower
In more detail
1. (noun) a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
2. (noun) anything that tapers to a sharp point
Examples
- 1. The church spire was visible from across the town.
- 2. The mountain rose in a spire above the clouds.
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