the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
source: WordNet 3.0
United States film actor (1901-1960)
source: WordNet 3.0
A cable.
source: Webster 1913
The vertical triangular portion of the end of a building, from the level of the cornice or eaves to the ridge of the roof. Also, a similar end when not triangular in shape, as of a gambrel roof and the like.