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Gargoyle
01
waterspuwer, groteske figuur
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
Voorbeelden
The Renaissance palace had ornate balustrades topped with sculpted gargoyles, adding a touch of whimsy to the architectural design.
Het Renaissance-paleis had versierde balustrades bekroond met gebeeldhouwde waterspuwers, wat een vleugje grilligheid toevoegde aan het architectonische ontwerp.
02
someone whose facial features are unusually ugly
Voorbeelden
Even as a baby, his features were oddly sharp, almost gargoyle-like.
Lexicale Boom
gargoylism
gargoyle
