gambrel roof

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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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This style, which came to be called a gambrel roof, is also referred to as a barn roof, and became a fairly innovative feature for houses. — Maggie Burch, House Beautiful, "So What Is Dutch Colonial Style, Anyway?," 23 Oct. 2018

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The first known use of gambrel roof was in 1765

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