steeple

US /ˈstiː.pəl/
UK /ˈstiː.pəl/
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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.
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.
She sat back, steepled her hands, and smiled knowingly.
Ze leunde achterover, vouwde haar handen en glimlachte veelbetekenend.