gambrel

Thân thiện

A gambrel roof covers the red barn on the farm.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of roof: A gambrel is a symmetrical two-sided roof with two distinct slopes on each side. The lower slope is steeper than the upper slope. This design creates more usable space in the upper story of a building, such as a barn or house.

Usage

• The term "gambrel" is used almost exclusively to describe a specific architectural style of roof. It is a technical term common in carpentry, architecture, and real estate.
• It is typically used as a countable noun (e.g., , , ).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The old red barn had a classic gambrel roof.
  • They chose a gambrel design for their new house to maximize the attic space.
  • Many Dutch Colonial style homes feature a gambrel.

Advanced Usage

• "Gambrel roof": This is the most common full term, though "gambrel" alone is widely understood to mean the roof style.
  • The architectural plans specified a gambrel roof for the carriage house.

Variants and Related Words

• Gambrel roof (n): The full term for this roof design.
• Hip roof (n): A different roof style where all sides slope downwards to the walls.
• Gable roof (n): A simpler roof style with two sloping sides that form a triangle at each end.

Synonyms

• Barn roof: A common informal synonym, as this style is historically prevalent on barns.
• Dutch roof: Another term sometimes used, referencing its common use in Dutch Colonial architecture.

Related Phrases

• Gambrel truss: The framework of beams that supports a gambrel roof.
  • The carpenter assembled the gambrel truss on the ground before raising it into place.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a gable roof with two slopes on each side and the lower slope being steeper

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