gable

Meanings

• noun

  The triangular portion of a sloping roof that is exposed at the angle between two planes of the roof and a wall.

  - "The gable of the old house was adorned with intricate carvings."
  - "The roofers were repairing the damage to the gable."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gable
able , table , stable

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Variants

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gable , gabled , gables , Clark Gable , Gable , William Clark Gable , gable roof , gable roofs

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Etymology

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Old English 'gabil', from 'gaben' meaning 'to give'. The term was used to refer to the triangular space between the walls of a building and the ends of its roof.

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Trivia

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1. Gables were once used to display coats of arms or other symbols of wealth and status.

2. The term 'gable-fronted' refers to houses that have a gable at the front.

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Related Concepts

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1. roof: A gable is a part of a roof.

2. triangle: The shape of a gable is triangular.

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Culture

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In architecture, a gable is a prominent architectural feature that can add visual interest and character to a building. Gables can be decorative, functional, or both. They can be found on various types of buildings, including houses, churches, and public buildings.

How to Memorize "gable"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a roof with two sloping sides meeting at an angle. The triangular portion at the angle is the gable.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a gable as the 'face' of a building's roof.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a gable is the 'triangular tip' of a roof.

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