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gargoyle
This term describes a specific architectural element that blends utility with artistry. While the technical definition requires the figure to serve as a water spout, the word is frequently used in common parlance to describe any grotesque stone carving on a building, regardless of its plumbing function. These figures often evoke a sense of gothic mystery or eerie guardianship.
In a broader cultural sense, the word carries a connotation of the monstrous yet protective. It suggests a boundary between the sacred space of a cathedral and the chaotic outside world, serving as a visual deterrent to evil spirits or a reminder of the grotesque nature of sin.
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Rainwater poured from the mouth of the stone gargoyle.
Look up at those gargoyles perched on the cathedral roof.
The ancient gargoyle seemed to watch me with a sinister grin.
I wonder if the mason who carved this gargoyle was playing a joke.
The stone gargoyle suddenly cracked and came to life.
These gargoyles were designed to protect the building from evil spirits.
The gothic facade is adorned with several menacing gargoyles.
Water is channeled through the gargoyle to prevent erosion of the walls.