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gavel

nounhome

triangular end wall beneath pitched roof

The end wall of a building beneath a pitched roof, forming the triangular face under the roof ridge.

Example in use

Yon gavel needs new slates afore winter.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/GAV-uhl/

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Origin & context

old norsecurrentneutral

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