steeple
US /ˈstiː.pəl/
UK /ˈstiː.pəl/
1.
campanile, guglia
a tall, pointed tower on a church or other public building
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The church's tall steeple could be seen from miles away.
L'alto campanile della chiesa era visibile a miglia di distanza.
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A lightning bolt struck the steeple during the storm.
Un fulmine ha colpito il campanile durante la tempesta.
1.
intrecciare, unire a guglia
to place or arrange (one's fingers or hands) in a raised, tapering shape, typically as a gesture of contemplation or self-satisfaction
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The professor steepled his fingers as he considered the student's question.
Il professore intrecciò le dita mentre considerava la domanda dello studente.
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She sat back, steepled her hands, and smiled knowingly.
Si sedette all'indietro, intrecciò le mani e sorrise con cognizione di causa.