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curb roof

curb roof

8.8
A roof with two slopes on each side, a steeper lower slope and a gentler upper slope
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Many colonial homes feature a curb roof for added attic space and aesthetic appeal.

Examples

  • The architect recommended a curb roof to improve both drainage and natural light in the building.

  • The old barn was restored with a traditional curb roof to preserve its historic charm.

  • The house has a beautiful curb roof.

  • We chose a curb roof design for our new building.

  • Many colonial homes feature a curb roof for added attic space and aesthetic appeal.

  • The architect recommended a curb roof to improve both drainage and natural light in the building.

  • The old barn was restored with a traditional curb roof to preserve its historic charm.

Synonyms

roof
vscurb roof
∞ 1.0

Top covering of a building or vehicle that protects from weather

is a specific type having two slopes on each side, steeper lower shallower upper

Surface Forms

curb roof singular
curb roofs plural

Morphology

curb + roof

This is a technical architectural term whose specific meaning (a roof with distinct upper and lower slopes on each side) is not derivable from the ordinary senses of 'curb' and 'roof'. The dictionary entry for 'curb' is missing here and common B1 senses of 'curb' (edge, restraint) do not predict the specialized mansard-like roof shape, so a learner who only knows the constituent words would not reliably infer the MWE meaning.

Etymology

The noun curb roof may come from the small raised curb or short flat section that sits between a steep lower slope and a gentler upper slope, making the roof look like it has a little wall or step near the top. That's why the name describes a roof with 'two slopes' on each side.