Definition of gable

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Gable (n.) The end wall of a building, as distinguished from the front or rear side..

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Stranded :: Strand (n.) The shore, especially the beach of a sea, ocean, or large lake; rarely, the margin of a navigable river..
Bargecourse :: Bargecourse (n.) A part of the tiling which projects beyond the principal rafters, in buildings where there is a gable..
Snag :: Snag (n.) A tree, or a branch of a tree, fixed in the bottom of a river or other navigable water, and rising nearly or quite to the surface, by which boats are sometimes pierced and sunk..
Circumnavigable :: Circumnavigable (a.) Capable of being sailed round.
Vergeboard :: Vergeboard (n.) The ornament of woodwork upon the gable of a house, used extensively in the 15th century. It was generally suspended from the edge of the projecting roof (see Verge, n., 4), and in position parallel to the gable wall. Called also bargeboard..
Sailable :: Sailable (a.) Capable of being sailed over; navigable; as, a sailable river..
Diggable :: Diggable (a.) Capable of being dug.
Voyageable :: Voyageable (a.) That may be sailed over, as water or air; navigable..
Portage :: Portage (v. t. & i.) To carry (goods, boats, etc.) overland between navigable waters..
Pediment :: Pediment (n.) Originally, in classical architecture, the triangular space forming the gable of a simple roof; hence, a similar form used as a decoration over porticoes, doors, windows, etc.; also, a rounded or broken frontal having a similar position and use. See Temple..
Sasse :: Sasse (n.) A sluice or lock, as in a river, to make it more navigable..
Litigable :: Litigable (a.) Such as can be litigated.
Indefatigability :: Indefatigability (n.) The state of being indefatigable.
Innavigable :: Innavigable (a.) Incapable of being navigated; impassable by ships or vessels.
Investigable :: Investigable (a.) Capable or susceptible of being investigated; admitting research.
Mitigable :: Mitigable (a.) Admitting of mitigation; that may be mitigated.
Acroterium :: Acroterium (n.) One of the small pedestals, for statues or other ornaments, placed on the apex and at the basal angles of a pediment. Acroteria are also sometimes placed upon the gables in Gothic architecture..
Obligable :: Obligable (a.) Acknowledging, or complying with, obligation; trustworthy..
Beggable :: Beggable (a.) Capable of being begged.
Weatherboard :: Weatherboard (n.) A board extending from the ridge to the eaves along the slope of the gable, and forming a close junction between the shingling of a roof and the side of the building beneath..
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