steeple

UK
/ˈstiːpəl/
US
/ˈstipəl/

Translations

steeplenoun
steeples
pl
UK
/ˈstiːpəl/
US
/ˈstipəl/
The church has a tall steeple that can be seen from miles away.
У церкви высокий шпиль, который виден за много миль.
steepleverb
steepled
Past Simple
steepled
Past Participle
steepling
Gerund
UK
/ˈstiː.pəl/
US
/ˈstiː.pəl/
Transitive verb meaning to furnish with a steeple or to shape (one's fingers, hands) like a steeple.

Definitions

steeplenoun
A tall tower on a building, often topped with a spire and typically found on churches.
The church's steeple could be seen from miles away, standing tall against the skyline.
Something tall and pointed that resembles a church steeple.
Pine trees rose like green steeples along the ridge.
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.