gargoyle (Meaning)
gargoyle (n)
a spout that terminates in a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal
an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal
gargoyle (n.)
A spout projecting from the roof gutter of a building, often carved grotesquely.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gargoyle
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gargoyle Sentence Examples
- The gargoyle perched atop the cathedral, its grotesque features frozen in a menacing grin.
- The stone gargoyle seemed to come alive as a sudden gust of wind rattled through its hollow interior.
- The ancient gargoyle's wings were badly weathered, but the malevolent glint in its eyes remained.
- Emily shuddered as she approached the gargoyle statue, its sharp fangs and piercing gaze sending shivers down her spine.
- The roof of the castle was adorned with numerous gargoyles, each one a testament to the eccentric imagination of its creator.
- The water cascaded down from the gargoyle's mouth, creating an eerie gurgling sound that echoed through the empty courtyard.
- The gargoyle's talons were so sharp they could easily tear through flesh, making it a formidable guardian against intruders.
- In the dim light of the moon, the gargoyle appeared to be moving, its stone eyes flickering with an otherworldly energy.
- The cathedral's gargoyles served a dual purpose: to drain rainwater and to ward off evil spirits.
- The children played around the gargoyle, oblivious to the sinister legend that haunted its past.
FAQs About the word gargoyle
a spout that terminates in a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal, an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animalA spout
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The gargoyle perched atop the cathedral, its grotesque features frozen in a menacing grin.
The stone gargoyle seemed to come alive as a sudden gust of wind rattled through its hollow interior.
The ancient gargoyle's wings were badly weathered, but the malevolent glint in its eyes remained.
Emily shuddered as she approached the gargoyle statue, its sharp fangs and piercing gaze sending shivers down her spine.
