👹gargoyle

noun
/ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl/

Meaning

A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.

Example Sentences

The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner.

Synonyms

statue, carving, grotesque figure, spout

Antonyms

angel, beauty

Collocations

stone gargoyle, medieval gargoyle, gargoyle statue, cathedral gargoyle

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