gable
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈɡeɪbəɫ// UK //ɡˈeɪbəl// gable
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.
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.
Usage
Commonly used in architectural descriptions; often appears in the phrase 'gabled roof'.