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Gargoyle
01
gargulec, groteskowa figura
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
Przykłady
The medieval cathedral was adorned with grotesque gargoyles, which served both as decorative elements and functional rain spouts.
Średniowieczna katedra była ozdobiona groteskowymi gargulcami, które służyły zarówno jako elementy dekoracyjne, jak i funkcjonalne rynny.
The Gothic castle 's ramparts were lined with menacing gargoyles, their twisted forms striking fear into the hearts of attackers.
Blanki gotyckiego zamku były obramowane groźnymi gargulcami, ich powykręcane kształty wzbudzały strach w sercach napastników.
02
someone whose facial features are unusually ugly
Przykłady
The villain in the story was described as a gargoyle.
He teased his friend, calling him a little gargoyle.
Drzewo Leksykalne
gargoylism
gargoyle
