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Definition of “gabled”

gabled (ˈɡeɪbəld) 

Definitions

adjective

  1. (architecture) having a gable or gables ⇒ the entrance of an attractive gabled house ⇒ steeply gabled roofs

gable (ˈɡeɪbəl Pronunciation for gable

Definitions

noun

  1. the triangular upper part of a wall between the sloping ends of a pitched roof (gable roof)
  2. a triangular ornamental feature in the form of a gable, esp as used over a door or window
  3. the triangular wall on both ends of a gambrel roof

Derived Forms

ˈgabled adjective
ˈgable-ˌlike adjective

Word Origin

C14: Old French gable, probably from Old Norse gafl; related to Old English geafol fork, Old High German gibil gable

Example Sentences Including 'gabled'

A woman wrapped in furs came out of the big gabled house across the way, opened the high gates, got into her car and drove off.
Nabb, Magdalen, Vagheggi, Paolo Prosecutor
But on second glance there is something vaguely Gothic about the larger mansions, with their gabled attic windows and gloomy trees.
The Australian (2004)
His large gabled entrance, like a church porch, is at one end, opening into a broad hallway leading to the stair.
Times, Sunday Times (2004)
It may be too late for tulips, but the atmospheric streets and gabled houses are picturesque at any time of year.
Independent (1998)
It was an imposing building made of local grey stone with gabled wings at each end.
Stuart Harrison LOST SUMMER (2002)
Outside there is a detached paved gabled pergola for entertaining.
The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)
The buildings on either side @are two or three storeys high with steeply gabled roofs.
Forbes, Colin Cover Story
whispered Khailin as she watched towering flames burst from the windows of what had been her house and swallow up the gabled roof.
Alma Alexander THE SECRETS OF JIN-SHEI (2004)

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