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spire in Dutch

spire in Dutch is spits, torenspits, top — spire means a tall, tapering structure that rises to a point, especially on top of a church tower.

spire in Dutch

spits
noun
(architectural element) A tapering structure built on a roof or tower, especially as one of the central architectural features of a church or cathedral roof. [from 16th c.]
torenspits
noun
(architectural element) A tapering structure built on a roof or tower, especially as one of the central architectural features of a church or cathedral roof. [from 16th c.]
top
noun
The top, or uppermost point, of anything; the summit. [from 17th c.]
toppunt
noun
The top, or uppermost point, of anything; the summit. [from 17th c.]

What does "spire" mean?

  1. noun A tall, tapering structure that rises to a point, especially on top of a church tower.
    "The cathedral's spire could be seen for miles."
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spire in a sentence

  • The cathedral's spire could be seen for miles.

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What is "spire" in Dutch?

"spire" in Dutch is spits, torenspits, top. spire means: A tall, tapering structure that rises to a point, especially on top of a church tower.

How do you use "spire" in a sentence?

Example: "The cathedral's spire could be seen for miles." In Dutch, "spire" is spits, torenspits, top.

Are there other ways to say "spire" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "spire": spits, torenspits, top, toppunt.

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