Gable

['geɪb(ə)l] or ['gebl]

Definition

(noun.) the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof.

(noun.) United States film actor (1901-1960).

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Definition

(n.) A cable.

(n.) The vertical triangular portion of the end of a building, from the level of the cornice or eaves to the ridge of the roof. Also, a similar end when not triangular in shape, as of a gambrel roof and the like.

(n.) The end wall of a building, as distinguished from the front or rear side.

(n.) A decorative member having the shape of a triangular gable, such as that above a Gothic arch in a doorway.

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Definition

n. (archit.) the triangular part of an exterior wall of a building between the top of the side-walls and the slopes on the roof—(Scot.) Gā′vel.—adj. Gā′bled.—ns. Gā′ble-end the end-wall of a building on the side where there is a gable; Gā′blet (dim.) a small gable as an ornament on buttresses &c.; Gā′ble-win′dow a window in the gable-end of a building or a window with its upper part shaped like a gable.

Checker: Roland

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