gable wall

/ˌgeɪbəl wɔl/

Other forms: gable walls

Definitions of gable wall

1. noun

   the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
   synonyms: gable, gable end

   types:

   bell gable

   an extension of a gable that serves as a bell cote

   corbie gable

   (architecture) a gable having corbie-steps or corbel steps

   pediment

   a triangular gable between a horizontal entablature and a sloping roof

   type of:

   wall

   an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure