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Gable
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Definition
The triangular section of wall at the end of a pitched roof, between the two sloping roof planes. Gables are common in residential architecture and can be simple or ornately decorated. The gable end is a defining feature of many building types.
Example
Traditional Dutch townhouses feature distinctive stepped gables that rise above the sloped roof, creating a recognizable silhouette.