steeple
US /ˈstiː.pəl/
UK /ˈstiː.pəl/
1.
campanário, pináculo
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.
O alto campanário da igreja podia ser visto a quilômetros de distância.
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A lightning bolt struck the steeple during the storm.
Um raio atingiu o campanário durante a tempestade.
1.
juntar em torre, entrelaçar
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.
O professor juntou os dedos em forma de torre enquanto considerava a pergunta do aluno.
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She sat back, steepled her hands, and smiled knowingly.
Ela recostou-se, juntou as mãos e sorriu com conhecimento de causa.