Gargoyle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɑːɡɔɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gargoyle is a noun meaning A carved grotesque figure on a spout which conveys water away from the gutters.
Meaning
A carved grotesque figure on a spout which conveys water away from the gutters.
More Meanings
- Any decorative carved grotesque figure on a building.
- A fictional winged monster.
- (derogatory) An ugly woman.
Example Sentences
From between set teeth came now a flow of oaths and imprecations as steady as the flow of water from the gargoyle overhead.
Almost immediately one of the gargoyles swept down from the sky and attacked him. The gargoyle's momentum drove them both over the side.
The long-closed G.W.R. station alongside has a decidedly derelict-looking frontage, with eight gargoyles or figureheads still clinging to the portico.
Above all, in what reckless moment had she encouraged that person and her gargoyle of a mother to move to Mayfair, and set up house around the corner?
Word Forms
- gargoyles
Synonyms for gargoyle
Depending on context, synonyms include grotesque, crone, hag.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gargyle, gurgoyle, gargle, garg, antic, gargoulette.
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