gargoyles

[US]/ˈɡɑːɡɔɪlz/
[UK]/ˈɡɑrɡɔɪlz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.grotesque carved figures often used as water spouts

Phrases & Collocations

gargoyles on buildings

gargoyles in art

gargoyles as decoration

gargoyles in mythology

gargoyles and chimera

gargoyles in horror

gargoyles as guardians

gargoyles in fiction

gargoyles in history

Example Sentences

the old cathedral is adorned with gargoyles that scare away evil spirits.

many people believe that gargoyles serve as protectors of buildings.

in the evening, the gargoyles cast long shadows on the ground.

gargoyles are often found on gothic architecture.

the artist carved intricate details into the gargoyles.

tourists take pictures of the famous gargoyles in paris.

some gargoyles are designed to function as water spouts.

legends say that gargoyles come to life at night.

gargoyles can be found in many historical buildings around the world.

the museum has a special exhibit on the history of gargoyles.

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