gurgoyle in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Gurgoyle: a grotesque carved figure, often resembling a creature or monster, typically used as an architectural ornament on buildings, especially cathedrals.
Crossword clues for gurgoyle
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "gurgoyle".
- Grotesque figure often found on buildings.
- Ornamental creature typically perched on rooftops.
- Architectural decoration resembling a monstrous face.
- Stone figure that drains water from a roof.
- Decorative sculpture with a fantastical design.
Gurgoyle sentence examples
- The artist carved a detailed gurgoyle, capturing its fierce expression with astonishing realism.
- In the dim light of the cathedral, the gurgoyle seemed almost alive, its eyes following every movement.
- Legend has it that the gurgoyle perched atop the ancient building protects the city from evil spirits.
- She pointed out the gurgoyle on the roof, its grotesque features contrasting sharply with the elegant architecture below.
- As the sun set, shadows danced around the gurgoyle, making it look even more menacing against the twilight sky.