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   steeple

   /ˈstiːpl/

   noun

   • 1. a church tower and spire.
   • ▪ a spire on the top of a church tower or roof.
   • ▪ a tall tower of a church or other building.

   verb

   • 1. place (the fingers or hands) together so that they form an upward-pointing V-shape.

   Word Origin Old Englishstēpel, of Germanic origin; related to steep1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. steepled adjective

   Scrabble Points: 9

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   What does steeple mean?

   • : a tall structure usually having a small spire at the top and built on top of a church tower : a church tower Nglish: Translation of steeple for Spanish Speakers Britannica English: Translation of steeple for Arabic Speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about steeple Love words? Need even more definitions?

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   What is the difference between a spire and a steeple?

   • spire, steeple - A spire is the tall pointed roof of a tower or the tall pointed structure on top of a steeple; a steeple is the tower plus the spire. See also related terms for tower. Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.

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   What is a steeple in architecture?

   • Dryden. In architecture, a steeple is a tall tower on a building, topped by a spire and often incorporating a belfry and other components. Steeples are very common on Christian churches and cathedrals and the use of the term generally connotes a religious structure.

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   Do churches have steeples?

   • Many churches have steeples. Steeples are really tall so people can find the church from anywhere in town. Steeples have been around since the Middle Ages. The word itself comes from Middle English for “high tower.” A steeple on top of a church or temple makes it stand out in a crowd, and it also points right up to heaven.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTEEPLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A steeple is a pointed structure on the top of a church tower, or the tower and the pointed structure considered as one unit. Learn more about the word steeple, its synonyms, usage and translations from Cambridge Dictionary.

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     STEEPLE meaning: 1. a pointed structure on the top of a...

   • Znaczenie Steeple, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     steeple definicja: 1. a pointed structure on the top of a...

   • Steeple: Danish Translation

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   • Steeple: French Translation

     STEEPLE translate: clocher. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Steeple: Italian Translation

     steeple translate: guglia (campanile), campanile. Learn more...

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     steeple translate: بُرج الكَنيسة. Learn more in the...

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   noun. stee· ple ˈstē-pəl. : a tall structure usually having a small spire at the top and surmounting a church tower. broadly : a whole church tower. steepled. ˈstē-pəld. adjective. Illustration of steeple. Examples of steeple in a Sentence.

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   Steeple definition: an ornamental construction, usually ending in a spire, erected on a roof or tower of a church, public building, etc.. See examples of STEEPLE used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › steepleSTEEPLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   A steeple is a pointed structure on the top of a church tower, or the tower and the pointed structure considered as one unit. Learn more about the word, see examples of its usage and find translations in different languages.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › steepleSteeple - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A steeple is a very tall tower that gets smaller and smaller as it goes up. Many churches have steeples. Steeples are really tall so people can find the church from anywhere in town.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTEEPLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A steeple is a tall pointed structure on top of the tower of a church. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, usage and related terms of steeple from Collins English Dictionary.

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   A steeple is a tall tower with a spire on top, often on a church or temple. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word steeple from various dictionaries and sources.