1. plural of gable; the triangular section of a wall at the end of a pitched roof, between the two sloping roof lines
Usage: commonly used in architecture and building description

Examples

• The old farmhouse had steep gables on both ends.
• The architect designed the building with decorative gables to add visual interest.
• Snow accumulated on the gables during the winter storm.
• The Victorian mansion featured ornate gables and detailed trim work.
• Sunlight reflected off the gables as the sun set over the neighborhood.