pinnacle
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- noun
- /ˈpɪnəkl/
- Specialized
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pináculo
- A handsome new building, it had guava-colored pinnacles on the roof and garlands of ceramic grapefruits and pineapples decorating the windowsills.
- buttresses ending in pinnacles
Examples
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Rays of sunlight radiate off the chapel's pinnacles.
Academic text (1994) -
The craftsmen carefully added the pinnacle to the top of the cathedral for both beauty and stability.
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The first part has a magnificent temple, the pinnacle of whose dome can be seen from far away.
Fiction book (1992) -
The number of niches and pinnacles may vary according to the size of the house.
Academic text (1993) -
The pinnacle of this landmark is abruptly illuminated in white light.
Fiction book (1996) -
It had a steeply pitched hipped roof with spires, pinnacles, turrets, gables, and two shaped chimneys.
Fiction book (1995) -
The architect designed a stunning pinnacle that gracefully adorned the tower, showcasing intricate details.
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Visitors were amazed by the ornate pinnacle perched above the ancient castle, a perfect example of Gothic architecture.
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Etymology
The word pinnacle comes from the Latin pinna, meaning 'feather' or 'wing'. Imagine a feather-like point as a decoration on top of a tower, so a pinnacle is a thin, pointed ornament at the top of a building.