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pinnacle [ˈpɪnəkl] N

1. pinnacle pl (pointed mountain peak):

pinnacle

остроконе́чная верши́на f

2. pinnacle sing archit:

pinnacle

3. pinnacle (culmination, high point):

pinnacle

кульмина́ция f

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At the centre of the facade was an arcade of five arches, with buttresses and pinnacles. en.wikipedia.org

The main gable of the east wall is flanked by massive buttresses capped with gables and octagonal pinnacles. en.wikipedia.org

The south porch has two bays with buttresses rising to crocketted pinnacles. en.wikipedia.org

The transepts have gabled buttresses surmounted by pinnacles; there is an entrance in the south transept. en.wikipedia.org

Substantial buttresses (to withstand the outward pressure of the side galleries) and corner pinnacles strengthen and enhance the otherwise plain exterior. en.wikipedia.org

It included turrets, pinnacles, arched windows, octagonal towers, and buttresses (both regular and flying). en.wikipedia.org

He concluded by calling it the artistic and commercial pinnacle of a band that still attracted new fans years later. en.wikipedia.org

He then decided to run as mayor having reached his pinnacle of quarterback in semi-pro. en.wikipedia.org

The pinnacle is mostly made of woodwork and tiles, and is frequently renewed. en.wikipedia.org

The top stage contains tall bell openings, and on the summit of the towers are pierced friezes with crocketed pinnacles on the corners. en.wikipedia.org

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