spire

Meanings

• noun

  A tall, slender structure, often tapering to a point, such as the summit of a Gothic cathedral.

  - "The spire of the cathedral reached towards the heavens."
  - "The wind whistled around the spire of the church."

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Pronunciation

1. /spaɪɹ/
   
   
   
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2. /spaɪɹ/
   
   
   
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3. /spaɪɹ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spire
pyre , tire , wire , squire

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Variants

List of all variants of spire that leads to same result
spire , spires , spired , spiring

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Etymology

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Old French 'espiere' meaning 'spear' or 'point'.

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Trivia

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1. The tallest spire in the world is the Ulm Minster in Germany, which reaches a height of 161.5 meters (529 feet).

2. In some churches, the spire was used as a weather vane to indicate wind direction.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gothic architecture: A style of architecture that originated in Europe during the Middle Ages, characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and intricate details.

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Culture

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In Gothic architecture, spires were often used to represent the connection between heaven and earth, symbolizing the ascent of the human soul towards the divine.

How to Memorize "spire"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tall, pointed structure, such as the summit of a church or a spear.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the spire as the tip of a spear or a tall, pointed structure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'spire' with the word 'spear' or 'tall point'.

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