The crockets were like upright pillows swollen on one side.
crockets 就像一侧肿胀的直立枕头。
经济学人(汇总)
More than a dozen gargoyles, 80 fleurons, 70 small chimeras and more than 750 crockets (decorative stone hooks) are being entirely rebuilt, as are three cathedral gables.
A crocket (or, croquet) is a hook-shaped decorative element common in Gothic architecture. The name derives from the diminutive of the French croc, meaning "hook", due to the resemblance of crockets to a bishop's crosier.
近义、反义、联想词
近义词
n.
architectural ornament
联想词
darts射镖游戏;dart镖;
英英词典
crocket n.
an architectural ornament of curved foliage used at the edge of a spire or gable