steeple
UK/'sti:pl/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A tall tower on a church or other building, typically topped with a pointed spire
（教堂等建筑的）尖塔
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsteepother
+
lesuffix
=steeple
Common Collocations
- 1.church steeple教堂尖塔
- 2.steeple bell尖塔钟
- 3.[steeple tower][尖塔楼]
- 4.steeple chase障碍赛马／越野障碍赛跑
Example Sentences
- 1.
The old church steeple could be seen from miles away across the flat countryside.
- 2.
Lightning struck the steeple during the storm, causing minor damage.