dormer
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The roof and an upstairs dormer window of the property were severely damaged by fire.
From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025
Angel told me they only bought a circular saw, a reciprocating saw and a nail gun to build the dormer.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2023
Here’s a partial list of things that are not a roof: plumbing vent pipe, chimney, skylights, powered roof ventilator, attic or room dormer, a wall that’s next to and rises above a roof.
From Washington Post • Jul. 19, 2022
A steep roof and dormer windows accentuate the Traditional style.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2019
Levered windows nestle in each dormer, providing a clear view of the bay and the marina beyond.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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