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Definition of Mansard roof
1. Noun. A hip roof having two slopes on each side.
Exact synonyms: Mansard
Generic synonyms: Curb Roof
Specialized synonyms: French Roof
Derivative terms: Mansard
Generic synonyms: Curb Roof
Specialized synonyms: French Roof
Derivative terms: Mansard
Definition of Mansard roof
1. Noun. A roof having two slopes on each side, the lower one having a steeper pitch than the upper; this increases the volume of the enclosed space. ¹
2. Noun. A steeper roof that terminates into a flat roof at its high point. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com