sharp-peaked
[/ʃɑrp ˈpiːkt/]
adjective
de pico aguçado; pontudo
1. Having a peak or pointed top that is distinctly sharp and well-defined
The sharp-peaked roof of the cathedral dominated the skyline.
O telhado de pico aguçado da catedral dominava o horizonte.
2. Describing mountains, hills, or geographical features with acute pointed summits
The hikers climbed the sharp-peaked mountains of the Alps.
Os caminhantes escalaram as montanhas de picos aguçados dos Alpes.
3. Referring to a cap or hat with a distinct pointed crown
He wore a sharp-peaked cap that gave him a distinguished appearance.
Ele usava um boné de pico aguçado que lhe dava uma aparência distinta.
This term is primarily used in architectural and geographical contexts in both Brazilian and American English. It appears frequently in descriptions of colonial architecture, Alpine landscapes, and Gothic structures. In Brazil, it may be used to describe traditional church architecture inherited from Portuguese colonial influence.
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