1
: a support structure shaped like the letter A
2
: a building typically having triangular front and rear walls and a roof reaching to or nearly to the ground
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For a sturdier feel, the ladder converts into an A-frame style.
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Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The A-frame roof extends out to cover the porch and offers shade on sunny summer days, and its ceiling beams are reminiscent of classic Southern bungalows for a charming touch.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
My friend, however, lives in a 1,500-square-foot A-frame with a lofted bed—not exactly tiny house material, but relatively compact.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
Intermediate surfers should paddle out to El Estero, a more forgiving sand and reef break in front of a river mouth that produces A-frame waves that break left and right.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 14 Mar. 2025
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Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The A-frame roof extends out to cover the porch and offers shade on sunny summer days, and its ceiling beams are reminiscent of classic Southern bungalows for a charming touch.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
My friend, however, lives in a 1,500-square-foot A-frame with a lofted bed—not exactly tiny house material, but relatively compact.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
Intermediate surfers should paddle out to El Estero, a more forgiving sand and reef break in front of a river mouth that produces A-frame waves that break left and right.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 14 Mar. 2025
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“A-frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/A-frame. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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