gambrel

adj : (of a roof) having two slopes each side of the ridge; "a big

barn with a gambrel roof"

n : a gable roof with two slopes on each side [syn: {gambrel

roof}]

gabriel

/gay'bree-▫l/ (After {Richard Gabriel}) An unnecessary (in the

opinion of the opponent) stalling tactic, e.g. tying one's

shoelaces or combing one's hair repeatedly, asking the time,

etc. Also used to refer to the perpetrator of such tactics.

Also, "pulling a Gabriel", "Gabriel mode".

[{Jargon File}]

(1999-10-12)