gable

ga·ble

1. the triangular wall enclosed by the sloping ends of a ridged roof
2. popularly the whole section, including wall, roof, and space enclosed
the end wall of a building, the upper part of which is a gable
Archit. a triangular decorative feature, such as that over a door or window

Origin of gable

Middle English from Old French from Gmc, as in Old Norse gafl, gable, akin to German giebel from Indo-European base an unverified form ghebhel-, gable, head from source Classical Greek kephal?

transitive verb

-·bled, -·bling

to put a gable or gables on

Gable

1901-60; U.S. film actor

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gable

noun

a. The generally triangular section of wall at the end of a pitched roof, occupying the space between the two slopes of the roof.
b. The whole end wall of a building or wing having a pitched roof.
A triangular, usually ornamental architectural section, as one above an arched door or window.

Origin of gable

Middle English gable, gavel from Norman French gable ( perhaps of Celtic origin ) and from Old Norse gafl ; see ghebh-el- in Indo-European roots.

Related Forms:

ga′bled
adjective

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