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gable end vs wall

wall vs gable end

gable end and wall both are nouns.

gable end is not a verb while wall is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gable end Yes No No No
wall Yes No Yes No
As nouns, wall is a hypernym of gable end; that is, wall is a word with a broader meaning than gable end:
  • gable end: the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
  • wall: an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
gable end (noun) wall (noun)
the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
a masonry fence (as around an estate or garden)
a layer of material that encloses space
(anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure
anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect
a vertical (or almost vertical) smooth rock face (as of a cave or mountain)
a difficult or awkward situation
gable end (verb) wall (verb)
surround with a wall in order to fortify
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