gable

/ˈɡeɪbəl/
noun
  1. The triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a building, formed by the two sloping sides of a roof.
    • The old house had a decorative wooden gable above the front door.
    • Birds often build nests in the eaves near the gable.
    • We painted the gable a lighter color to contrast with the rest of the wall.
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