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pinnacle — [pin′ə kəl] n. [ME pinacle < MFr < LL(Ec) pinnaculum, dim. L pinna, pinnacle, feather: see PEN2] 1. a small turret or spire on a buttress or a supporting pier 2. a pointed formation, as at the top of a mountain; peak 3. the highest point;… … English World dictionary
Pinnacle — Pin na*cle, n. [OE. pinacle, F. pinacle, L. pinnaculum, fr. pinna pinnacle, feather. See {Pin} a peg.] 1. (Arch.) An architectural member, upright, and generally ending in a small spire, used to finish a buttress, to constitute a part in a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pinnacle — /pin euh keuhl/, n., v., pinnacled, pinnacling. n. 1. a lofty peak. 2. the highest or culminating point, as of success, power, fame, etc.: the pinnacle of one s career. 3. any pointed, towering part or formation, as of rock. 4. Archit. a… … Universalium
Pinnacle — A pinnacle (from Latin pinnaculum , a little feather, pinna, compare panache ) is an architectural ornament originally forming the cap or crown of a buttress or small turret, but afterwards used on parapets at the corners of towers and in many… … Wikipedia
pinnacle — /ˈpɪnəkəl / (say pinuhkuhl) noun 1. a lofty peak. 2. a lofty eminence or position. 3. the highest or culminating point: the pinnacle of fame. 4. any pointed, towering part or formation, as of rock. 5. Architecture a relatively small upright… …
pinnacle — I. noun Etymology: Middle English pinacle, from Anglo French, from Late Latin pinnaculum small wing, gable, from Latin pinna wing, battlement Date: 14th century 1. an upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used… … New Collegiate Dictionary
pinnacle — pin•na•cle [[t]ˈpɪn ə kəl[/t]] n. v. cled, cling 1) a lofty peak 2) the highest or culminating point, as of success, power, fame, etc 3) any pointed, towering part or formation, as of rock 4) archit. a relatively small upright structure, commonly … From formal English to slang
pinnacle — n. & v. n. 1 the culmination or climax (of endeavour, success, etc.). 2 a natural peak. 3 a small ornamental turret usu. ending in a pyramid or cone, crowning a buttress, roof, etc. v.tr. 1 set on or as if on a pinnacle. 2 form the pinnacle of. 3 … Useful english dictionary
pinnacle — In architecture, a tower, primarily ornamental, that also functions in Gothic architecture to give additional weight to a buttress or a pier … Glossary of Art Terms
Pinnacle — steep pyramidal or conical ornament to a spire, buttress or parapet … Medieval glossary
Flying buttress — A flying buttress, or arc boutant, is a specific type of buttress usually found on a religious building such as a cathedral. They are used to transmit the horizontal thrust of a vault across an intervening space (which might be an aisle, chapel… … Wikipedia
