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Gargoyle
Translation of "gargoyle" into Russian
gargoyle
Noun
UK
/ˈɡɑːɡɔɪl/
US
/ˈɡɑrɡɔɪl/
gargoyles pl
The ancient cathedral was adorned with a gargoyle on each corner.
Древний собор был украшен гаргульей на каждом углу.
Definitions
gargoyle
Noun
UK
/ˈɡɑːɡɔɪl/
US
/ˈɡɑrɡɔɪl/
A carved stone figure, often depicting a grotesque human or animal, that is used as a spout to convey water from a roof and away from the side of a building.
The ancient cathedral was adorned with numerous gargoyles, each one serving as a functional water spout.
A grotesque carved figure used as an ornamental feature on a building, not necessarily functioning as a water spout.
The museum's entrance was guarded by a pair of imposing gargoyles, adding to its mysterious allure.
A person or creature whose appearance is strikingly ugly or grotesque.
The villain was a hulking gargoyle, terrifying all who crossed his path.
gargoyle
Adjective
UK
/ˈɡɑːɡɔɪl/
US
/ˈɡɑrɡɔɪl/
Resembling or characteristic of a gargoyle; grotesque or monstrous in appearance.
The old actor adopted a gargoyle grimace for the horror scene.
Idioms and phrases
architectural gargoyle
The museum featured an exhibit on architectural gargoyles.
архитектурная горгулья
В музее была представлена выставка архитектурных горгулий.
gothic gargoyle
The gothic gargoyle on the church was intricately carved.
готическая горгулья
Готическая горгулья на церкви была искусно вырезана.
grotesque gargoyle
A grotesque gargoyle stared down from the rooftop.
гротескная горгулья
Гротескная горгулья смотрела вниз с крыши.
medieval gargoyle
The medieval gargoyle was designed to ward off evil spirits.
средневековая горгулья
Средневековая горгулья была создана для отпугивания злых духов.
stone gargoyle
The ancient cathedral had a stone gargoyle on its facade.
каменный горгулья
На фасаде древнего собора была каменная горгулья.