gambrel

gambrel Definition

gam·brel (gam′brəl)

noun

the hock of a horse or similar animal
a frame shaped like a horse's hind leg, used by butchers for hanging carcasses
☆ gambrel roof

Etymology: NormFr < OFr gambe: see gamb

Browse dictionary entries near gambrel

‹ gambolling
‹ gambolled
‹ gamboling
‹ gamboled
‹ gambol
‹ gamboge
‹ gambling
‹ gambler
‹ gambled
‹ gamble