1) Architectural element 2) Classic gable 3) Gable 4) Gable end 5) Gable gets to mind Pete 6) Gable wall
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(Gr. ἀετός, Lat. fastigium, Fr. ponton), in classic architecture the triangular-shaped portion of the wali above the cornice which formed the termination of the roof behind it. The projecting mouldings of the cornice which surround it enclose the tympanum, which is sometimes decorated with sculpture.
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• (n.) Originally, in classical architecture, the triangular space forming the gable of a simple roof; hence, a similar form used as a decoration over porticoes, doors, windows, etc.; also, a rounded or broken frontal having a similar position and use. See Temple.
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A decorative triangular piece situated over a portico, door, window, fireplace, etc. The space inside the triangular piece is called the `tympanum,” and is often decorated.
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An ornamental treatment adorning the top of doors, case pieces, etc. Usually in the shape of a triangle, segmental, scroll, and or broken forms. Common to highboys, curio cabinets, grandfather clocks, etc.
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A gently sloping surface, usually covered with gravel, the result of erosion.
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a gable shape in classical architecture, often triangular, though sometimes with a curved top or 'broken' on one edge
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A triangular or sometime curved head to panelling â€` used in 18th century altar-pieces. See Broken Pediment.
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1. The triangular space forming the gable end of a roof above the horizontal cornice. 2. An ornamental gable, usually triangular, above a door or window.
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1. In classical architecture, the triangular space forming the gable end of a roof above the horizontal cornice. 2. An ornamental gable, usually triangular, above a door or window.>
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A triangular space created by a front facing gable roof, often seen in Classical Revivial style buildings.
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A triangular or sometime curved head to panelling – used in 18th century altar-pieces. See Broken Pediment.
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A broad surface at the base of a receding mountain. The pediment develops when running water erodes most of the mass of the mountain.
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A broad, gently sloping erosional surface of low local relief adjacent to an eroding cliff or mounta
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A triangular architectural feature or decoration over a doorway or window.
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Ped'i·ment noun [ Latin
pes ,
pedis , a foot. See
Foot .]
(Architecture) Originally, in classical architecture, the triangular space forming the gable of a simple roof; hence, a similar form used as a decoration over porticoes, doors, windows, etc.; also, a rounded or broken...
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A gently sloping erosion surface formed at the base of a receding mountain front or cliff. It cuts across bedrock and can be covered with a veneer of sediment. Pediments characteristically form in arid and semiarid climates.
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A gradually sloping bedrock surface located at the base of fluvial-eroded mountain range. Found in arid locations and normally covered by fluvial deposits.
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A triangular space above a window or entrance. Originally the triangular space was formed by the end of a gable roof and later was used decoratively
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A planar, sloping rock surface forming a ramp up to the front of a mountain range in an arid region. It may be covered locally by thin alluvium.
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A wide, low-pitched gable surmounting the façade of a building. It is formed at the end of a building by the sloping roof and the cornice. Also, a triangular decorative element placed above a window or entrance. Also see: broken pediment. Contrast with: tympanum.
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An ornamental head to a door opening, which may be triangular or segmental in shape.
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a triangular piece that is located over a doorway, fireplace or the lintel of a temple; the pediment could contain a decorative frieze, engraving or painting.
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noun a triangular gable between a horizontal entablature and a sloping roof
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(architecture) In architecture, the triangular structure crowning the portico of a classical building. The pediment was a distinctive feature of Greek temples
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