clock gable
English
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Etymology
[edit]Calque of Dutch klokgevel, with klok meaning both bell and clock in Dutch, and gevel meaning gable.
Noun
[edit]clock gable (plural clock gables)
- a gable or facade with a decorative bell-shape, characteristic of traditional Dutch architecture
Usage notes
[edit]Not to be confused with bell-gable
Translations
[edit]facade with a decorative bell shape
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