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gargoyle

/ˈɡɑː.ɡɔɪl/ /ˈɡɑɹ.ɡɔɪl/

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Горгулья

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. "

Горгулья на крыше церкви отводила дождевую воду от водостоков.

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Горгулья

Any decorative carved grotesque figure on a building.

Examples :

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

Готическая архитектура школы включала в себя множество горгулий, гротескных фигур, вырезанных в каменных стенах.

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Вымышленный крылатый монстр

A fictional winged monster.

Examples :

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

Дети визжали от смеха, притворяясь вымышленными крылатыми монстрами с вытянутыми руками и хлопающими ладонями.

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Страшная женщина

Examples :

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

Старуха, жившая внизу по улице, была такой страшной женщиной, всегда хмурилась и кричала на детей по соседству.

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