gable
noun
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Definition of gable
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: 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
Gable
biographical name
Ga·ble
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Definition of Gable (Entry 2 of 2)
(William) Clark 1901–1960 American actor
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Other Words from gable
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gabled
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Examples of gable in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
And his Highland Park home, El Alisal, features a Mission Revival-style gable and bell tower; it’s on the National Register of Historic Places. — Steve Carney, Los Angeles Times, "Mission Revival as an architectural movement helped sell California," 23 Aug. 2019 With wood shake siding painted red on the lower walls and Tudorlike stucco and trim mimicking wattle and daub in the gables, the house also features an exaggerated, fairytale roofline. — Richard A. Marini, ExpressNews.com, "Historic Tobin Hill home renovation paired wheelchair accessibility with preservation," 6 Aug. 2019 The place, distinguished by three gables, is partially hidden by hedges and trees. — oregonlive.com, "The childhood home is where the heart is," 4 Aug. 2019 The house was built in 1705 by Cornelis Cool, a Dutchman, in the Dutch style, with Dutch doors and saw-toothed shapes in the gables called vlechtingen. — Russell Shorto, New York Times, "In the Hudson Valley, a Drive Back in Time," 17 June 2019 The exterior features a steep roof with side gables and a minor overhang, and often includes shutters, which serve as protection from the strong New England winds. — Lucia Tonelli, ELLE Decor, "What is a Cape Cod-Style House? Reasons to Love the Quintessential Look," 14 June 2019 Photo: Alamy Munich Start at Karlsplatz, not far from the main rail station, and stroll the half-dozen pedestrian-only blocks through a wonderland of pastel houses, stepped gables and windows dripping with geraniums, on down to the Rathaus. — William Sertl, WSJ, "Brief, Breezy and Foolproof Itineraries to 6 European Cities," 16 Jan. 2019 In fact, two crosses—the beams and the gables—are superimposed but offset. — Shonquis Moreno, Curbed, "‘If you take out the art, the building itself can’t stand’," 6 Aug. 2018 Hence the magnificent gables, the plaster scrolls, escutcheons, vases, masks, garlands, festoons, cartouches, balustrades, and whatnot. — Steve King, Condé Nast Traveler, "Why We Keep Going Back to Amsterdam," 24 Dec. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'gable.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for gable
gable
noun
English Language Learners Definition of gable
: a section of a building's outside wall that is shaped like a triangle and that is formed by two sections of the roof sloping down
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gable
noun
ga·ble
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Kids Definition of gable
: the triangular part of an outside wall of a building formed by the sides of a sloping roof
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