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gable

/ˈɡeɪ.bəl/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈɡeɪ.bəl/

A noun referring to the triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a ridged roof, often found in traditional architecture.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее треугольную верхнюю часть стены в конце двускатной крыши, часто встречающуюся в традиционной архитектуре.
  1. Architectural feature B2 formal

    The triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a ridged roof.

    • The house has a beautiful gable above the front door.
    • Birds often nest in the eaves of the gable.
    • The gable was decorated with intricate woodwork.

    🇷🇺Фронтон

    Synonyms: gable endgable wall

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  • gable's possessive singular form