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Gargoyle
01
chrlič, groteskní postava
stone figures that resemble a hideous creature and that are attached to the top of some old buildings, particularly old churches, for carrying rain water off the roof
Příklady
The medieval cathedral was adorned with grotesque gargoyles, which served both as decorative elements and functional rain spouts.
Středověká katedrála byla ozdobena groteskními chrliči, které sloužily jako dekorativní prvky a funkční dešťové výpusti.
The Gothic castle 's ramparts were lined with menacing gargoyles, their twisted forms striking fear into the hearts of attackers.
Hradby gotického hradu byly lemovány hrozivými chrliči, jejichž pokroucené tvary vnášely strach do srdcí útočníků.
02
someone whose facial features are unusually ugly
Příklady
The villain in the story was described as a gargoyle.
He teased his friend, calling him a little gargoyle.
Lexikální Strom
gargoylism
gargoyle
