Thesaurus: gable

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1. n. A cable.
2. n. The vertical triangular portion of the end of a building, from the level of the cornice or eaves to the ridge of the roof. Also, a similar end when not triangular in shape, as of a gambrel roof and the like.
3. n. The end wall of a building, as distinguished from the front or rear side.
4. n. A decorative member having the shape of a triangular gable, such as that above a Gothic arch in a doorway.
5. n. the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
6. n:100 n. the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof n. United States film actor (1901-1960)