gable end
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Definition
- Noun:
- The vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of a gable roof: A
gable endis the triangular section of wall at the end of a pitched roof, enclosed by the roof's two slopes. It is a distinctive architectural feature.
Usage
- The term is used to describe a specific architectural element of a building's exterior. It refers to the entire triangular wall, not just its peak or edges.
- It is commonly discussed in contexts of architecture, construction, home design, and historic preservation.
Examples
- Noun:
- The old cottage had a beautifully decorated
gable endfacing the street. - They installed a new window in the north
gable endof the house. - The storm damaged the siding on the building's
gable end.
Advanced Usage
- "To face the gable end": To be oriented with the triangular wall towards a specific direction.
- The barn was built with its
gable endfacing the prevailing wind.
Variants and Related Words
- Gable (noun): The general term for the triangular portion of a wall between the edges of a dual-pitched roof. is often used synonymously with , though can more specifically emphasize the entire end wall.
- Gable wall (noun): Another term for .
- Pediment (noun): A classical architectural element, often triangular, used above a portico, door, or window. While similar in shape, a pediment is not structurally a .
Synonyms
- Gable
- Gable wall
Antonyms
- There are no direct antonyms, as it is a specific architectural feature. Contrasting terms could include:
- Flat façade: A wall without a triangular roof section.
- Hip end: The sloped end of a hip roof, which does not form a vertical triangle.
Related Phrases
- Gable roof (noun): A roof with two sloping sides that form a gable at each end.
- Gable window (noun): A window located within the gable end.
- Crow-stepped gable (noun): A gable end with stepped sides, common in medieval architecture.
Noun
- the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof