steeple

• Hoher, meist spitz zulaufender Turmaufsatz auf einem Gebäude, in der Regel einer Kirche, der oft eine Glocke oder einen Turmhelm trägt.

A tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building, usually a church or temple, and tapers to a point at the top.

1. Church towerB1formal

   A tall, pointed tower that forms the superstructure of a building, typically a church or temple, tapering to a point at the top.

   Kirchturmspitze

   • The church steeple could be seen from miles away.
   • Birds often perch on the top of the steeple.
   • The steeple was damaged during the storm and needed repairs.

   Synonymebelfrycampanilespiretowerturret