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spire

noun

/ˈspaɪər/

Meaning

a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church

The church spire could be seen from miles away.

steeple, pinnacle, tower, turret

base, foundation

church spire, tall spire, spire rising, pointed spire

a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery

the act of raising someone to a higher position; advertising to increase sales

large wading bird with long legs and a long neck

a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body

a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease

a large domesticated bovine animal kept for milk or meat