Word
gable
US/ˈɡeɪbəɫ/
UK/ɡˈeɪbəl/
Definition
n. the triangular part of an outside wall between the two sloping sides of a roof. You see this shape at the top of many traditional houses.
n. the triangular portion of an external wall between the sloping edges of a dual-pitched roof. Extends from the level of the eaves to the ridge of the roof.
Examples
“The old house has a window in its front gable.”
“Architects often use decorative woodwork on the gable to give a house a more traditional appearance.”
“The manor was famous for its seven gables, each topped with a stone ornament that cast long, sharp shadows across the lawn during the summer solstice.”
Examples
simple
“The old house has a window in its front gable.”
contextual
“Architects often use decorative woodwork on the gable to give a house a more traditional appearance.”
complex
“The manor was famous for its seven gables, each topped with a stone ornament that cast long, sharp shadows across the lawn during the summer solstice.”
Usage
Commonly used in architectural descriptions; often appears in the phrase 'gabled roof'.
Real-World Examples
“Soon after arriving, Gunn is compelled to trespass along a nearby track to look at a farmhouse with collapsed gable walls, her curiosity driven by personal interest rather than scientific inquiry.” “When I pulled up to it, a canary-yellow colonial-style house with white shutters and a center gable framing an ice-glazed roof, the front yard was carpeted in snow.” Scan code
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