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gargoyle

/ˈɡɑː.ɡɔɪl/ /ˈɡɑɹ.ɡɔɪl/

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noun

Wasserspeier

A carved grotesque figure on a spout which conveys water away from the gutters.

Examples :

"The gargoyle on the church roof carried rainwater away from the gutters. "

Der Wasserspeier auf dem Kirchendach leitete Regenwasser von den Dachrinnen ab.

architecture art building

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noun

Wasserspeier, groteske Figur

Any decorative carved grotesque figure on a building.

Examples :

"The school's gothic architecture featured many gargoyles, grotesque figures carved into the stone walls. "

Die gotische Architektur der Schule wies viele Wasserspeier auf, groteske Figuren, die in die Steinmauern gemeißelt waren.

architecture art building figure

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noun

Ein fiktives, geflügeltes Monster

A fictional winged monster.

Examples :

"The children shrieked with laughter, pretending to be gargoyles with outstretched arms and flapping hands. "

Die Kinder kreischten vor Lachen und taten so, als wären sie Fabelwesen mit ausgestreckten Armen und flatternden Händen.

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noun

Hässliche Frau

Examples :

""The old woman who lived down the street was such a gargoyle, always scowling and yelling at the neighborhood children." "

Die alte Frau, die die Straße runter wohnte, war so eine hässliche Frau, die immer die Stirn runzelte und die Kinder in der Nachbarschaft anschrie.

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