Spitze — meaning in English
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English meaning
- apex noun The highest point of something, especially where it comes to a point; the peak or pinnacle.
- cusp noun A critical point where something is about to change or begin.
- elite noun The smallest, most powerful or most accomplished group within a larger population.
- head noun The part of the body containing the brain, eyes, and mouth.
- lace noun A delicate, decorative fabric made of patterned holes and thread.
- point noun The sharp or narrow end of something.
- spearhead noun The pointed tip of a spear.
- spike noun A large, pointed piece of metal, or anything shaped like one.
- tip noun The pointed or outer end of something.
- top noun The highest point or part of something.
- vanguard noun The foremost part of an advancing army, fleet, or group.
- vertex noun A point where two or more lines, edges or curves meet; a corner of a shape or angle.
Senses
Spitze is used for these senses in English:
- apex (geometry) The highest point in a plane or solid figure, relative to a base line or plane.
- avant-guard (archaic) The vanguard or advanced body of an army.
- cusp A sharp point or pointed end.
- elite A special group or social class of people who have a superior social or economic status and attendant power, advantages, or privileges in society; a member of such a group.
- head (countable) The topmost, foremost, or leading part.
- lace (uncountable) A light fabric containing patterns of holes, usually built up from a single thread.
- point The sharp tip of an object. [from 14th c.]
- spearhead One who leads or initiates an activity (such as an attack or a campaign).
cusp — full definition
- noun A critical point where something is about to change or begin.
- noun A sharp or pointed tip, including the pointed part of a tooth.