Gable

/'geibl/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of a gable roof: This is the primary architectural meaning. It refers to the triangular section of wall at the end of a pitched roof, extending from the eaves to the point where the two roof slopes meet.
    • United States film actor (1901-1960): This is a proper noun referring to the famous actor Clark Gable.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Architecture):
    • The old cottage had a steep roof with a pointed gable at each end.
    • They added decorative woodwork, known as bargeboards, to the gable of the house.
  • Noun (Proper Name):
    • Gable is best known for his role as Rhett Butler in "Gone with the Wind".
Advanced Usage
  • "Gable wall": The entire wall that includes the gable section.
    • The large window was set into the gable wall.
  • "Gable end": Another term for the wall featuring the gable.
    • The storm damaged the gable end of the barn.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gabled (adj): Describing a building or roof that has one or more gables.
    • It was a charming gabled house.
  • Gable roof (n): A roof with two sloping sides that form a gable at each end.
    • A gable roof is common in many traditional house designs.
Synonyms
  • Pediment: In classical architecture, a similar triangular feature, but typically found over porticos, doors, or windows, not necessarily at the end of a roof.
  • Fronton: Another term for a pediment or similar triangular crowning element.
Related Phrases

(Note: "Gable" itself does not form standard phrasal verbs. The related phrases are architectural terms.) - Crow-stepped gable: A gable with stepped sides instead of a straight slope. - Dutch gable: A gable whose sides have a shape combining a curve and a straight line.

Noun
  1. United States film actor (1901-1960)
  2. the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof

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