Clark's end of the house (5)

I believe the answer is:

gable

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This could be a double definition.

'clark's' is the first definition.
(actor Clark Gable)

'end of the house' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I can't see?

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(Other definitions for gable that I've seen before include "Old actor" , "Triangular roof end" , "US actor" , "Part of exterior wall" , "Side of house or Clark, film star" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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