Gargoyle
01
ガーゴイル, 奇怪な像
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
例
The medieval cathedral was adorned with grotesque gargoyles, which served both as decorative elements and functional rain spouts.
中世の大聖堂は、装飾的な要素と機能的な雨樋の両方として機能するグロテスクなガーゴイルで飾られていました。
The Gothic castle 's ramparts were lined with menacing gargoyles, their twisted forms striking fear into the hearts of attackers.
ゴシック城の城壁には不気味なガーゴイルが並び、そのねじれた姿が攻撃者の心に恐怖を植え付けました。
02
someone whose facial features are unusually ugly
例
The villain in the story was described as a gargoyle.
He teased his friend, calling him a little gargoyle.
語彙ツリー
gargoylism
gargoyle
