steeple
US /ˈstiː.pəl/
UK /ˈstiː.pəl/
1.
kerktoren, spits
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.
De hoge kerktoren was van kilometers ver te zien.
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A lightning bolt struck the steeple during the storm.
Een blikseminslag trof de kerktoren tijdens de storm.
1.
vouwen, samenvoegen
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.
De professor vouwde zijn vingers terwijl hij de vraag van de student overwoog.
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She sat back, steepled her hands, and smiled knowingly.
Ze leunde achterover, vouwde haar handen en glimlachte veelbetekenend.