Eave return
An eave return is an element in Neoclassical domestic architecture in the United States, and likely more broadly.
It is where the line of roof eave on a gable end comes down to a point, then doubles back a short way. There is a classical version and poorer substitutes.
Contrast to a full pediment, which is in effect where the return goes back the whole way to the other side of the gable.
A boxed return is one type of eave return, or a synonym. Another term is boxed gable return.
A full gable return is another variation, or another synonym.
