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gable end

/ˈɡeɪbəl ɛnd/

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/ˈɡeɪbəl ɛnd/C1formal
  • ruТреугольная верхняя часть стены в торце здания, образованная наклонными сторонами крыши.

The triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a building, formed by the sloping sides of a roof.

  1. Architectural featureB2formal

    The triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a ridged roof, often forming a prominent feature of a building.

    ruФронтон

    • The house has a beautiful gable end with decorative woodwork.
    • Birds often nest in the eaves of the gable end.
    • The gable end of the barn was painted red.