gable

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gable Gable gable roof

Main Entry: ga�ble
Pronunciation: 'gA-b&l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, probably from Medieval Latin gabulum gibbet, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish gabul forked stick
1 a : the vertical triangular end of a building from cornice or eaves to ridge b : the similar end of a gambrel roof c : the end wall of a building
2 : a triangular part or structure
- ga�bled /-b&ld/ adjective
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