Crow Step (Noun)
Meaning
(architecture) a step on the top of a gable wall.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The crow step on the old church's gable wall was worn smooth by centuries of weathering.
- The architect carefully designed the crow step to match the original feature on the historic building.
- A crow step was added to the gable wall of the new house to give it a traditional Scottish look.
- The restoration team worked to repair the damaged crow step on the 19th-century cottage.
- The distinctive crow step on the gable wall was a characteristic feature of the local building style.