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Definition of Gables

Gable
Gable Ga"ble, n. [OE. gable, gabil, F. gable, fr. LL. gabalum front of a building, prob. of German or Scand. origin; cf. OHG. gibil, G. giebel gable, Icel. gafl, Goth. gibla pinnacle; perh. akin to Gr. ? head, and E. cephalic, or to G. gabel fork, AS. geafl, E. gaffle, L. gabalus a kind of gallows.] (Arch.) (a) 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. Hence: (b) The end wall of a building, as distinguished from the front or rear side. (c) A decorative member having the shape of a triangular gable, such as that above a Gothic arch in a doorway. Bell gable. See under Bell. Gable roof, a double sloping roof which forms a gable at each end. Gable wall. Same as Gable (b) . Gable window, a window in a gable.
Gable
Gable Ga"ble, n. A cable. [Archaic] --Chapman.

Meaning of Gables from wikipedia

- States Gables, New South Wales, a suburb of Sydney, Australia Ken Gables (1919-1960), Major League Baseball pitcher Gable (disambiguation) The Gables (disambiguation)...
- roof with gables, the 'gable roof', is named after its prominent gables. A parapet made of a series of curves (shaped gable, see also Dutch gable) or horizontal...
- talkativeness soon brighten up Green Gables. The book recounts Anne's struggles and joys in settling into Green Gables (the first real home she's ever known):...
- his vision for Coral Gables as "a most extraordinary opportunity for the building of 'Castles in Spain'," according to Coral Gables historian Arva Moore...
- Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 book by L.M. Montgomery. Anne of Green Gables may also refer to adaptations of the book: Anne of Green Gables (1919 film)...
- of the Seven Gables. Wikisource has original text related to this article: The House of the Seven Gables The House of the Seven Gables at Standard Ebooks...
- featuring steep Dutch gables form part of the city's Dutch Quarter, while in Bruges, Belgium, a wide range of buildings featuring Dutch gables can be found. The...
- Green Gables Heritage Place is a 19th century farm and literary landmark in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Green Gables served as the setting...
- late-19th century semi-detached bay-and-gables ranging from 3.7 to 7.6 metres (12 to 25 ft). Semi-detached bay-and-gables built on narrower properties typically...
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