Gambrel

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæmbrəl/

Definitions of gambrel

noun a type of roof with two slopes on each side, the lower slope being steeper than the upper one, creating a distinctively shaped roofline

Example Sentences

A1 The barn had a gambrel roof.

A2 The old farmhouse featured a gambrel style roof.

B1 The gambrel roof on the colonial house added charm to the neighborhood.

B2 The architect designed the building with a unique gambrel roof.

C1 The gambrel roof of the historic mansion was a defining feature of the property.

C2 The restoration project aimed to preserve the original gambrel architecture of the building.

Examples of gambrel in a Sentence

formal The gambrel roof design is commonly seen in Dutch colonial architecture.

informal I love the look of those houses with the gambrel roofs.

slang Check out that cool gambrel roof on that old barn!

figurative The gambrel of her smile was infectious, lighting up the room.

Grammatical Forms of gambrel

• past tense: gambrelled
• plural: gambrels
• comparative: more gambrel
• superlative: most gambrel
• present tense: gambrels
• future tense: will gambrel
• perfect tense: have gambrelled
• continuous tense: is gambrelling
• singular: gambrel
• positive degree: gambrel
• infinitive: to gambrel
• gerund: gambrelling
• participle: gambrelling

Origin and Evolution of gambrel

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'gambrel' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'gambrele' which means the hind leg of an animal.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'gambrel' evolved to refer to a type of roof with two slopes on each side, resembling the hind legs of an animal. The word has also been used in architecture and carpentry to describe a specific type of joint or angle.