clock gable

English

Etymology

Calque of Dutch klokgevel, with klok meaning both bell and clock in Dutch, and gevel meaning gable.

Noun

clock gable (plural clock gables)

  1. a gable or facade with a decorative bell-shape, characteristic of traditional Dutch architecture

Usage notes

Not to be confused with bell-gable

Translations

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