Gargoyle

Synonyms of gargoyle

• carving
• chimera
• grotesque

Collocations of gargoyle

stone gargoyle

Frequency: 70 %

The stone gargoyle perched on the edge of the cathedral.

ancient gargoyle

Frequency: 60 %

The ancient gargoyle seemed to watch over the city from its perch.

sinister gargoyle

Frequency: 50 %

The sinister gargoyle cast a dark shadow over the courtyard.

gothic gargoyle

Frequency: 45 %

The gothic gargoyle was a striking feature of the old building.

weathered gargoyle

Frequency: 40 %

The weathered gargoyle showed signs of age and wear from centuries of exposure.

Idiomatic Expressions for gargoyle

• Phrase: Gargoyle-like appearance
  Meaning: To describe someone or something as having a grotesque or menacing appearance.
  Usage: The old abandoned house had a gargoyle-like appearance with its crumbling walls and overgrown garden.