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Definition of Gable
Gable
A cable.

The vertical triangular portion of the end of a building, from the level of the cornice or eaves to the ridge of the roof. Also, a similar end when not triangular in shape, as of a gambrel roof and the like.

The end wall of a building, as distinguished from the front or rear side.

A decorative member having the shape of a triangular gable, such as that above a Gothic arch in a doorway.


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Gable Quotations
I regret not doing a film that I was offered with Clark Gable because the script was not good enough.
Leslie Caron

I had no romantic interest in Gable. I considered him an older man.
Gene Tierney

In our film profession you may have Gable's looks, Tracy's art, Marlene's legs or Liz's violet eyes, but they don't mean a thing without that swinging thing called courage.
Frank Capra

I learned early on, having known the most handsome, successful, Gary Cooper, Clark Gable, Robert Taylor, don't ever spend too much time looking in the mirror.
Robert Stack

And then the first was The Misfits, which I enjoyed very much, with Marilyn and Gable.
Eli Wallach

People like Spencer Tracy held up because they had the background originally, but to this day they never have changed Mr. Gable's role, or most of them.
Jackie Cooper

Clark Gable was the first to have called me a mermaid.
Esther Williams


I watched Gene Kelly for his smile, for his energy. Vittorio Gassman for his movement. Clark Gable for his mustache. And I watched Lassie who was happy as a dog.
Jean Dujardin

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Gable Translations
gable in German is Giebel, Gabel
gable in Hungarian is oromfal, oromzat
gable in Norwegian is gavl
gable in Swedish is gavel






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