spires

Definition of spiresnext
plural of spire

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Noun
  • Each cantilever is composed of a stack of several submicrometer layers of material and curls approximately 90 degrees out of the plane at rest.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Astronauts can use it to do weightlifting moves like squats, deadlifts and curls.
    Katia Riddle, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Though, they weren't styled in the pop star's signature coils, but rather looked freshly brushed.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Equipped with a laser pointer for improved accuracy, the device – also called a Gauss gun – uses electromagnetic coils to accelerate metal projectiles at high speeds, miniaturizing technology previously limited to larger military systems.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Spires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spires. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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