aguilón

Definitions of aguilón
  1. noun
    the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
    synonyms: faldón, gablete, hastial
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    types:
    espadaña
    an extension of a gable that serves as a bell cote
    frontón
    a triangular gable between a horizontal entablature and a sloping roof
    type of:
    muro, pared
    an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
  2. noun
    any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)
    synonyms: brazo, foque, jirafa, pescante
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