gargoyle
noun
a grotesquely carved figure of a human or animal.
gargoyles
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pluralof gargoyle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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At the top of a design from the 1430s for the tower of the Imperial Cathedral in Frankfurt, drawn in a spirited freehand, is a group of unusually cheerful gargoyles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
But Besson adds his own bizarre flair, including an army of CGI gargoyles that do Dracul’s bidding.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026
Two gargoyles still remain in the baggage claim area to protect luggage, including a more muted animatronic Greg; the original had “triggered” some people who viewed it as overtly satanic, Ms. Stegman said.
From New York Times ● Apr. 29, 2023
Water was discharged from the roof via gargoyles which were said to crouch in agony under the weight of their load.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2023
The huge gargoyles were at least ten feet tall, with razor claws and horns like rams.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
