Phrase guide

gambrel roof

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A roof design having two slopes on the sides and gables in the ends.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: curb roof

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a gable roof with two slopes on each side and the lower slope being steeper

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: gambrel

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: gable roof, saddle roof, saddleback, saddleback roof

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Across languages

Translations

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  • Finnish: mansardikatto — roof design