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A-frame houses

Scope note

Use for houses with steep gable roofs that extend to ground level on two sides; constructed mostly for vacation and second homes.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30005445

Term used for

A-frames
houses, A-frame

Equivalent Terms used

A-frame house

Created

13yrs ago

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