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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 medieval cathedral was adorned with grotesque gargoyles, which served both as decorative elements and functional rain spouts.
De middeleeuwse kathedraal was versierd met groteske waterspuwers, die dienden als decoratieve elementen en functionele regenpijpen.
The Gothic castle 's ramparts were lined with menacing gargoyles, their twisted forms striking fear into the hearts of attackers.
De kantelen van het gotische kasteel waren bekleed met dreigende waterspuwers, hun verwrongen vormen die angst inboezemden in de harten van aanvallers.
02
someone whose facial features are unusually ugly
Voorbeelden
The villain in the story was described as a gargoyle.
He teased his friend, calling him a little gargoyle.
Lexicale Boom
gargoylism
gargoyle
