gable
noun
the portion of the front or side of a building enclosed by or masking the end of a pitched roof.
gables
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pluralof gable.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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My house has gables and skylights, so surface area for solar is limited.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
These furry creatures are a familiar sight, known to roost in chimneys and in the gables of old churches.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 20, 2023
Some are simple, but others have brightly painted roofs, gables and even chimneys.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 28, 2023
Hohnen bought the Milwood Avenue property for $1.95 million in 2014 and quickly took the homes down to framing, then rebuilt with replicated gables and rooflines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 3, 2020
Hazel patrolled the widow’s walk between the two attic gables.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
