Gambrel (Noun)
Meaning
A gable roof with two slopes on each side and the lower slope being steeper.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The clapboard siding and gambrel roof gave the barn a classic, rustic look.
- The farmhouse had been built with a gambrel roof, which provided a spacious attic.
- A gambrel roof was chosen for the new construction to add more interior space.
- The gambrel roof line was a distinctive feature of the traditional Dutch colonial homes in the neighborhood.
- The gambrel roof design allowed for a generous amount of storage space in the attic.