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Gable

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gable endnoun(architecture) The side of a building which is topped by a gable
gable wallnounthe vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof

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gable endnoun(architecture) The side of a building which is topped by a gable
gable wallnounthe vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
bobblenounA wobbling motion.
apexnounThe highest or the greatest part of something, especially forming a point.
pedimentnoun(architecture) A classical architectural element consisting of a triangular section or gable found above the horizontal superstructure (entablature) which lies immediately upon the columns; fronton.
roof peaknounthe highest point of a roof
ridgenounAny extended protuberance; a projecting line or strip.
roof ridge
peaknounThe highest value reached by some quantity in a time period.
gable roofnoun(roofing) A single-ridge roof that terminates at gable ends.
stepped gableA stepped gable, crow-stepped gable, or corbie step is a stairstep type of design at the top of the triangular gable-end of a building.
crowstepnoun(architecture) corbiestep
pignonnoun
frontonnounA two-walled or single-walled court used as a playing area for Basque pelota.
gable windownoun(architecture) A window in the gable end of a building.
gabletnoun(architecture) A small gable, or gable-shaped canopy, formed over a tabernacle, niche, etc.
glyphnoun(typography, computing) A visual representation of a letter, character, or symbol, in a specific font and style.
dutch gablenoun(architecture) A gable whose sides have a shape made up of one or more curves and which has a pediment at the top.
gablingnoun(architecture) Gables collectively.
gussetnounA small piece of cloth inserted in a garment, for the purpose of strengthening some part or giving it a tapering enlargement cf. godet.

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