SPIRE Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word spire. (close relations)
Definition of SPIRE
spires
Best Alternative Words for SPIRE
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steeple | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top | ||||||||
minaret | nounn | |||||||
noun • slender tower with balconies | ||||||||
obelisk | nounn | |||||||
noun • a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top • a character used in printing to indicate a second cross reference or footnote when the asterisk has already been used | ||||||||
pinnacle | nounn | |||||||
noun • (architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress or tower • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • a lofty peak verb • surmount with a pinnacle • raise on or as if on a pinnacle | ||||||||
tower | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building • a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships • anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower verb • appear very large or occupy a commanding position |