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steeple
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steeple
1. a tall ornamental tower that forms the superstructure of a church, temple, etc.
2. such a tower with the spire above it

steeple [′stē·pəl]
(architecture)
A tall, tapering structure atop a church tower.

steeple
A tall ornamental structure; a tower, composed of a series of stories diminishing in size, and topped by a small pyramid, spire, or cupola.


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Arthur believes Harmison's high action and steepling bounce would have been perfectly suited to the quicker wickets in South Africa, claiming his batsmen were relieved to learn of the 31-year-old's exclusion.
And his county skipper and opening partner Justin Langer (15) quickly followed him back to the pavilion James Hildreth made only a single before he went for a big hit against spinner Will Beer and provided a steepling catch to Hamilton-Brown, running in from long-on.
Allenby hit 69 in 45 balls - including a steepling straight six off Flintoff - and O'Brien claimed 5-23 to help his side to a eight-run win at Liverpool.
 
 
 
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