gambrel

/ˈɡæmbərəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A roof having two slopes, with the lower one being steeper than the upper one, especially on a barn or other outbuilding.

“The gambrel design of the barn made it look more rustic and charming.”

Synonyms

  • hip roof
  • mansard

Antonyms

  • flat roof
  • lean-to