Gable /(?)/
Ga·ble
Gable
n.
- A cable. [Archaic]
Gable
n.
- The vertical triangular portion of the end of a building, from the level of the cornice or eaves to the ridge of the roof. Also, a similar end when not triangular in shape, as of a gambrel roof and the like. (Arch.)
Phrases & Compounds
- Bell gable
- See under Bell.
- Gable roof
- a double sloping roof which forms a gable at each end.
- Gable wall
- Same as Gable (b).
- Gable window
- a window in a gable.