noun
Uncommon
gable
GAY-buhl
Gable (noun) means the triangular section of wall at the end of a pitched roof, formed where two roof slopes meet. Example: “The house had a steep gable facing the street.”
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The triangular section of wall at the end of a pitched roof, formed where two roof slopes meet.
"The house had a steep gable facing the street."
"A small window was set into the gable."
How to use gable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe triangular wall-top under a peaked roof.
Common pairings
gable roof
gable end
gable window
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Word forms
- Plural
- gables
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Etymology
From Old French gable, from Old Norse gafl.
Synonyms
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gable end
gable wall
Rhymes for gable
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What does “gable” mean?
The word “gable” means the triangular section of wall at the end of a pitched roof, formed where two roof slopes meet. In plain terms, the triangular wall-top under a peaked roof.
How do you pronounce “gable”?
“Gable” is pronounced GAY-buhl (/ˈɡeɪ.bəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “gable” in a sentence?
Here is “gable” used in a sentence: “The house had a steep gable facing the street.”
What part of speech is “gable”?
“Gable” is a noun.
Where does the word “gable” come from?
The word “gable” comes from Old French. From Old French gable, from Old Norse gafl.
Is “gable” a common word?
“Gable” is an uncommon word in modern English.
