lean-to roof

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A low lean-to roof; the slates and rafters unceiled; the stone walls and floor unplastered; ill-lighted by a hand-broad window, unglazed, and closed with a shutter at night.

From Hereward, the Last of the English by Kingsley, Charles

Behind the unprotected front part of the stage the middle part was covered by a lean-to roof sloping down from the rear wall of the building and supported by two pillars standing on the stage.

From A History of English Literature by Fletcher, Robert Huntington

The apartment was very small, with a lean-to roof, but then I reigned over it in solitary grandeur, while a dozen commercial travellers were packed into the three or four other bedrooms in the house.

From Disturbed Ireland Being the Letters Written During the Winter of 1880-81. by Becker, Bernard H.

It was a thankful Constance that lay down beside Damaris that night, beneath the lean-to roof.

From A Pilgrim Maid A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 by Taggart, Marion Ames

The chicken-house, a shack with a lean-to roof against the barn, was near and he stood by her as she looked in at the open door.

From The Cottage of Delight A Novel by Harben, Will N. (William Nathaniel)