spire in Russian
spire in Russian is шпиль, шпиц, верху́шка — spire means a tall, tapering structure that rises to a point, especially on top of a church tower.
spire in Russian
шпиль
Pronounced: shpil
(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.]
шпиц
Pronounced: shpits
(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.]
верху́шка
Pronounced: verkhushka
The top, or uppermost point, of anything; the summit. [from 17th c.]
маку́шка
Pronounced: makushka
The top, or uppermost point, of anything; the summit. [from 17th c.]
What does "spire" mean?
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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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- The cathedral's spire could be seen for miles.
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What is "spire" in Russian?
"spire" in Russian is шпиль, шпиц, верху́шка. spire means: A tall, tapering structure that rises to a point, especially on top of a church tower.
How do you pronounce шпиль?
"spire" in Russian is шпиль, pronounced "shpil".
How do you use "spire" in a sentence?
Example: "The cathedral's spire could be seen for miles." In Russian, "spire" is шпиль, шпиц, верху́шка.
Are there other ways to say "spire" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "spire": шпиль, шпиц, верху́шка, маку́шка.
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