Gargoyle
01
vattenspottare, grotesk figur
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
Exempel
The medieval cathedral was adorned with grotesque gargoyles, which served both as decorative elements and functional rain spouts.
Den medeltida katedralen var prydd med groteska gargoyles, som fungerade både som dekorativa element och funktionella regnspetsar.
The Gothic castle 's ramparts were lined with menacing gargoyles, their twisted forms striking fear into the hearts of attackers.
Den gotiska slottets bröstvärn var kantade av hotfulla gargoyles, deras vridna former som ingav skräck i angriparnas hjärtan.
02
someone whose facial features are unusually ugly
Exempel
The villain in the story was described as a gargoyle.
He teased his friend, calling him a little gargoyle.
Lexikalt Träd
gargoylism
gargoyle
