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gable

ga.ble \'ga--b*l\ n [ME, fr. MF, of Gmc origin; akin to ON gafl gable - 
   more at CEPHALIC] 1a: the vertical triangular end of a building from 
   cornice or eaves to ridg e 1b: the similar end of a gambrel roof  1c: the 
   end wall of a building  2: a triangular furniture or building part