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gable
DEFINITIONS OF:
gable
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n
the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
Synonyms:
gable end
,
gable wall
Types:
bell gable
an extension of a gable that serves as a bell cote
corbie gable
(architecture) a gable having corbie-steps or corbel steps
pediment
a triangular gable between a horizontal entablature and a sloping roof
Type of:
wall
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
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