gargoyle
/หษกษห.ษกษษชl/
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Simple Meaning
a stone figure of a strange or ugly creature, often on old buildings to carry away rainwater.
When to Use
๐Academic Writingโ๏ธTravel English๐Exam Vocabulary
Upper Intermediate โ fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
โThe old church has scary gargoyles on its roof.โ
โLook at that gargoyle โ it looks like a monster!โ
Learning Path
โถFull Definition
A carved grotesque figure on a spout which conveys water away from the gutters.
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