spire¹ /spīr/

1. A tapering or conical body, esp a tree-top
2. A flower spike
3. A tall slender architectural structure tapering to a point
4. A shoot, sprout
5. A stalk, esp a long slender one
6. A reed or reedlike plant (also collectively)
7. A deer's tine
8. A spike
9. A cone
10. A summit, peak

1. To sprout
2. To shoot up

1. To furnish with, or form into, a spire
2. To put forth as a shoot or fruit (Spenser)

spīrˈal adjective (rare)

Towering and tapering

spirˈalism noun

Advancement through, or the concept of, a spirally structured career (or social, etc) system

• throw down the gauntlet
• throw down the wicket
• throw dust in someone's eyes
• throwe
• thrower
• throwers
• throwes
• throw in
• throw-in
• throwing
• throwings
• throwing stick
• throwing sticks
• throwing table
• throwing tables
• throw in one's hand
• throw in one's lot
• throw in one's lot with
• throw-ins
• throw in someone's teeth
• throw in the cards
• throw in the sponge
• throw in the towel
• throw into the discard
• throw light