clock gable

English

Etymology

CalqueofDutchklokgevel,withklokmeaning bothbellandclockin Dutch, andgevelmeaninggable.

Noun

clockgable(pluralclock gables)

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

Usage notes

Not to be confused withbell-gable

Translations

facade with a decorative bell shape

• Dutch:klokgevelm