barge course
Americannoun
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tiling on a gable roof beyond the exterior surface of the gable wall.
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the tiles or slates placed on and projecting over the raking edges of a gable roof.
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a coping of bricks set on edge, arranged transversely.
noun
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the overhang of the gable end of a roof
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a course of bricks laid on edge to form the coping of a wall
Etymology
Origin of barge course
First recorded in 1660–70; see origin at bargeboard
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