Vocabulary Entry

gable

|noun • verb

noun

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

Example Sentences

"The architect designed a beautiful gable for the new house."

"During the storm, we watched the rainwater cascade off the gable."

"The gable was adorned with decorative trusses."

verb

Example Sentences

"They plan to gable the barn to give it a classic look."

"The contractor will gable the addition to match the main house."

"We need to gable this section of the roof before winter."