Hip Roof (Noun)
Meaning
A roof having sloping ends as well as sloping sides.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old colonial house had a classic hip roof with a moderate pitch and a small overhang.
- The architect designed the modern home with a sleek hip roof that allowed for a large clerestory window.
- The hip roof of the small cottage was covered in a thick layer of moss and lichen.
- The historic farmhouse had a gambrel hip roof with two slopes on each side, providing extra storage space.
- The contemporary church had a dramatic hip roof with a steep pitch and a striking wooden truss system.