Gable meaning
A triangular, usually ornamental architectural section, as one above an arched door or window.
noun
The generally triangular section of wall at the end of a pitched roof, occupying the space between the two slopes of the roof.
noun
The whole end wall of a building or wing having a pitched roof.
noun
The end wall of a building, the upper part of which is a gable.
noun
A triangular decorative feature, such as that over a door or window.
noun
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The triangular wall enclosed by the sloping ends of a ridged roof.
noun
The whole section, including wall, roof, and space enclosed.
noun
To put a gable or gables on.
verb
1901-60; U.S. film actor.
proper name
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Origin of gable
Middle English gable, gavel from Norman French gable (perhaps of Celtic origin) and from Old Norse gafl ghebh-el- in Indo-European roots