Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gable
noun
/ˈɡeɪbl/
Definition
The triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a ridged roof.
Examples
- The house featured a beautiful gable adorned with intricate woodwork.
- They painted the gable bright blue to add character to the home.
- The gable of the barn was high and allowed for plenty of ventilation.
Meaning
A gable is a section of a building that includes the triangular area between the edges of the roof and the top of the walls.
Synonyms
- gablet
- roof peak
- roof ridge
