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−	Flèche (also known as a spirelet) is the term used to describe a slender spire or spike, typically made from wood. It is usually placed on the ridge of a roof.	+	Flèche (also known as a spirelet) is the term used to describe a slender spire or spike, typically made from wood. It is usually placed on the ridge of a roof. The term comes from the French word for arrow (it also describes a technique used in the sport of fencing). In France, a flèche is any gothic spire.

−	~~The term comes from the French word~~ for ~~arrow (it also describes~~ a ~~technique used in~~ the ~~sport~~ of ~~fencing). In France~~, a ~~flèche is any gothic spire~~.	+	NB [https://www.historicenvironment.scot/archives-and-research/publications/publication/?publicationId=a0138f5b-c173-4e09-818f-a7ac00ad04fb Short Guide: Climate Change Adaptation for Traditional Buildings], published on 10 July 2017 by Historic Scotland, defines a fleche as: ‘A small spire on the roof ridge, normally of timber, lead or cast iron and often acting as a ventilator.’

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Gargoyle.		* Gargoyle.
−	* ~~Gothic architecture~~.	+	* Cowl.
−	* ~~Gothic revival style~~.	+	* Chimney.
−	* ~~Lightning conductor~~.	+	* Finial.
−	* ~~Notre Dame, a conservation perspective~~.	+	* Grotesque.
		+	* Hunky punk.
	* Pinnacle.		* Pinnacle.

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	* Gothic revival style.		* Gothic revival style.
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	* Notre Dame, a conservation perspective.		* Notre Dame, a conservation perspective.
	* Pinnacle.		* Pinnacle.

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Flèche (also known as a spirelet) is the term used to describe a slender spire or spike, typically made from wood. It is usually placed on the ridge of a roof.

The term comes from the French word for arrow (it also describes a technique used in the sport of fencing). In France, a flèche is any gothic spire.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Gargoyle.
* Gothic architecture.
* Gothic revival style.
* Lightning rod.
* Notre Dame, a conservation perspective.
* Pinnacle.

[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]]