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gable

/ˈɡeɪ.bəl/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The triangular area at the peak of an external wall adjacent to, and terminating, two sloped roof surfaces (pitches).
  2. A cable.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

gable end(English)gable wall(English)bobble(English)apex(English)pediment(English)roof peak(English)ridge(English)roof ridge(English)clapboard(English)finial(English)weatherboard(English)sidelight(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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