gambrel

/ˈgæmbrəl/
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Other forms: gambrels

Definitions of gambrel
  1. noun
    a gable roof with two slopes on each side and the lower slope being steeper
    synonyms: gambrel roof
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    type of:
    gable roof, saddle roof, saddleback, saddleback roof
    a double sloping roof with a ridge and gables at each end
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