GABLE


Meaning of GABLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈgā-bəl ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, probably from Medieval Latin gabulum gibbet, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish gabul forked stick

Date: 14th century

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 -bəld adjective

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