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spire

/ˈspaɪər/ noun · British & US
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What does spire mean?

noun

A tall, narrow tower or pinnacle, typically at the top of a building, especially a church or cathedral. A pointed or tapering structure, such as a rock formation.

Example

"The church's spire rose high above the surrounding buildings."

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