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gambrel roof


gambrel roof

noun

Definition of GAMBREL ROOF

: a roof with a lower steeper slope and an upper less steep one on each of its two sides — see roof illustration
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First Known Use of GAMBREL ROOF

1765

Rhymes with GAMBREL ROOF

burglarproof, gable roof, hit the roof, on the hoof, ovenproof, pilferproof, shatterproof, tamperproof, through the roof, veto-proof, warp and woof, waterproof, weatherproof

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