괴물 모양으로 조각된 건축용 낙수받이 또는 홈통 주둥이.
A grotesque carved human or animal figure projecting from the gutter of a building, designed to carry rainwater away from the walls.
예문:
"Rainwater poured from the mouth of the stone gargoyle during the heavy storm."
"The medieval cathedral is famous for its intricate gargoyles that protect the masonry from erosion."
고딕 건축물 등에서 볼 수 있는 사람이나 동물의 형상을 한 기괴한 괴물 조각상.
A decorative sculpture of a strange or frightening creature, often found on Gothic buildings.
예문:
"The artist spent months carving a winged gargoyle to sit atop the gatepost."
"Tourists often mistake every grotesque statue on the roof for a functional gargoyle."