gable wall

Thân thiện

A carpenter measures the wooden frame of a gable wall.

Definition

Noun: * The vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of a gable roof: A gable wall is the triangular section of a wall that is enclosed by the two sloping sides of a roof. It is the wall that sits directly under the peak of a gable roof.

Usage

• The is a key architectural feature that defines the shape of a building's facade.
• It is often decorated with windows, vents, or ornamental trim.

Examples

• The old farmhouse had a beautiful stone .
• They installed a large window in the to bring light into the attic.
• The architect designed a modern home with a very steep .

Advanced Usage

• In architectural terminology, the is sometimes simply called a gable or gable end.
• The shape and pitch of the are determined by the angle of the roof rafters.

Variants and Related Words

• Gable (noun): Often used interchangeably with to refer to the triangular wall section.
• Gable End (noun): Another common term for .
• Pediment (noun): A classical architectural element similar in shape to a gable, often found above porticos, doors, or windows, but typically with a horizontal cornice.

Synonyms

• Gable end

Antonyms

• There is no direct antonym, but a contrasting architectural feature would be a hip roof, which has sloping sides on all ends and therefore no gable walls.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof

Từ đồng nghĩa

• gable
• gable end