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Gambrel

Noun

1. In architecture, a gambrel refers to a symmetrical double-sloped roof with two different pitches, typically with a steeper lower slope and a shallower upper slope. The gambrel roof is commonly seen in Dutch Colonial-style houses.

Example sentence: The charming old house had a beautiful gambrel roof that added character to its appearance.

Verb

1. To gambrel means to hang an animal by its legs before slaughtering or butchering it, typically done to drain its blood or facilitate dressing.

Example sentence: The hunter skillfully gambreled the deer to prepare it for processing.

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