Definition of Gable

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Definition of Gable

Gable

A cable.

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.

The end wall of a building, as distinguished from the front or rear side.

A decorative member having the shape of a triangular gable, such as that above a Gothic arch in a doorway.

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Gable Quotations

I had no romantic interest in Gable. I considered him an older man.
Gene Tierney

I learned early on, having known the most handsome, successful, Gary Cooper, Clark Gable, Robert Taylor, don't ever spend too much time looking in the mirror.
Robert Stack

And then the first was The Misfits, which I enjoyed very much, with Marilyn and Gable.
Eli Wallach

People like Spencer Tracy held up because they had the background originally, but to this day they never have changed Mr. Gable's role, or most of them.
Jackie Cooper

Clark Gable was the first to have called me a mermaid.
Esther Williams

I regret not doing a film that I was offered with Clark Gable because the script was not good enough.
Leslie Caron

In our film profession you may have Gable's looks, Tracy's art, Marlene's legs or Liz's violet eyes, but they don't mean a thing without that swinging thing called courage.
Frank Capra

Gable Translations

gable in German is Giebel, Gabel
gable in Hungarian is oromfal, oromzat
gable in Norwegian is gavl
gable in Swedish is gavel

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