gable
More or less decorated central gables, as well as end-gables, are a prominent feature of some architectural styles such as Cape Dutch
Meaning
Noun
- The triangular area at the peak of an external wall adjacent to, and terminating, two sloped roof surfaces (pitches).
- A cable.
Origin
- The southern English term gable probably came from Old French gable (compare modern French gâble), from Old Norse gafl. The northern form gavel is perhaps also akin to Old Norse gafl, masculine, of the same meaning (confer Swedish gavel, Danish gavl). See gafl for more etymology information.
- Image:House of the Seven Gables (front angle) - Salem, Massachusetts.jpg|thumb|A house with four gables visible.
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