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Gargoyle
01
gargolla, figura grottesca
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
Esempi
The medieval cathedral was adorned with grotesque gargoyles, which served both as decorative elements and functional rain spouts.
La cattedrale medievale era adornata con grottesche gargolle, che servivano sia come elementi decorativi che come doccioni funzionali.
The Gothic castle 's ramparts were lined with menacing gargoyles, their twisted forms striking fear into the hearts of attackers.
Le mura del castello gotico erano fiancheggiate da minacciose gargolle, le loro forme contorte che incutevano paura nel cuore degli aggressori.
02
someone whose facial features are unusually ugly
Esempi
The villain in the story was described as a gargoyle.
He teased his friend, calling him a little gargoyle.
Albero Lessicale
gargoylism
gargoyle
