Gambrel

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A style of roof featuring two slopes on each side, with the lower slope being significantly steeper than the upper.

“The old farmhouse was topped by a gambrel roof that gave it extra attic space.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

gam·brel

Related Words

Synonyms

mansard

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Wordle

Starts with GAM, contains B, ends with -REL, an architectural term with no common shorter base

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points, B adds tile value, -S hook to form GAMBRELS is the most natural extension

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Anagrams of Gambrel

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gambler

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