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Spire

Noun

1. A tapering conical or pyramidal structure on the top of a building, typically a church tower.

Example sentence: The tall spire of the cathedral dominated the city skyline.

2. A pinnacle or pointed top-like structure.

Example sentence: The mountaineers reached the spire of the mountain after a grueling ascent.

Verb

1. To shoot up or soar to a point.

Example sentence: The fireworks spired into the night sky, painting it with vibrant colors.

Adjective

1. Of or resembling a spire.

Example sentence: The spire-like growth of the cactus made it stand out among other plants in the desert.