clock gable
clock gable · clock gables
A gable or facade with a decorative bell-shape, characteristic of traditional Dutch…A gable or facade with a decorative bell-shape, characteristic of traditional Dutch architecture
Meaning
1 sensesA gable or facade with a decorative bell-shape, characteristic of traditional Dutch architecture
Origin
Calque of Dutch klokgevel, with klok meaning both bell and clock in Dutch, and gevel meaniCalque of Dutch klokgevel, with klok meaning both bell and clock in Dutch, and gevel meaning gable.
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Forms
plural: clock gables| Singular | clock gable |
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