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steepled

/ˈstiːpəld/

Translations

steepledadjective

more steepled

Comp.

most steepled

Super.

/ˈstiːpəld/

en flècheSe dit d’une forme pointue ou conique, notamment pour des toits ou des sommets.

The steepled roofs of the old village houses were visible from a distance.

Les toits en flèche des vieilles maisons du village étaient visibles de loin.

Additional translations

hérissé de clochersSe dit d’un paysage urbain ou d’une silhouette architecturale dominée par des clochers ou des flèches.

Synonyms

steepleverb

steepled

Past Simple

steepled

Past Simple

steepled

Past Participle

steepling

Gerund

/ˈstiː.pəl/

Transitive verb meaning to furnish with a steeple or to shape (one's fingers, hands) like a steeple.

joindre en pointeSe dit des doigts ou des mains, en formant une pointe.

She steepled her fingers as she considered the question.

Elle joignit ses doigts en pointe tandis qu'elle réfléchissait à la question.

surmonter d'un clocherSens architectural.

The architect planned to steeple the new chapel in the Gothic style.

L'architecte prévoyait de surmonter la nouvelle chapelle d'un clocher dans le style gothique.

steepledadjective

Having a shape or form that resembles a steeple; pointed or conical.

The steepled roofs of the old village houses were visible from a distance.

Characterized by having multiple steeples or spires.

The steepled skyline of the city was a testament to its rich architectural history.

steepleverb

To build or supply with a steeple.

The architect planned to steeple the new chapel in the Gothic style.

To place or hold (one's hands or fingers) together so that the fingertips meet and the palms are separated, forming a shape like a steeple.

She steepled her fingers as she considered the question.