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double-gable roof

double-gable roof

A roof composed of two parallel gables forming the shape of the letter M on the end wall.
See also: Roof
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M-roof

M-roof
A roof formed by joining two parallel gable roofs, creating a valley between them, resembling the capital letter M in section.
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