gable
GENERALLY TRIANGULAR PORTION OF A WALL BETWEEN THE EDGES OF A DUAL-PITCHED ROOF
Corbiestep; Gable end; Kirizuma-zukuri; Gabled; Kirizuma zukuri; Gable-roof; Cross-gable; Ridge-roof; Shaped gable; Span-roof; Span roof; Front-gabled and side-gabled; Gable wall; Gable-fronted; Front-gabled
¦ noun
1. the triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a ridged roof.
2. a gable-shaped canopy over a window or door.
Derivatives
gabled adjective
Origin
ME: via OFr. from ON gafl, of Gmc origin.