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noun
- 1. a large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and in many cases a moat: "Edinburgh Castle"
verb
- 1. make a special move (no more than once in a game by each player) in which the king is transferred from its original square two squares along the back rank towards a rook on its corner square which is then transferred to the square passed over by the king: "both of the players castled on the queenside"
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CASTLE definition: 1. a large strong building, built in the past by a ruler or important person to protect the people…. Learn more.
How to use castle in a sentence. a large fortified building or set of buildings; a massive or imposing house; a retreat safe against intrusion or invasion… See the full definition
A castle is a type of fortified structure built during the Middle Ages predominantly by the nobility or royalty and by military orders. Scholars usually consider a castle to be the private fortified residence of a lord or noble.
A castle is a large building with thick, high walls. Castles were built by important people, such as kings, in former times, especially for protection during wars and battles. 2. See also sand castle. 3. countable noun. In chess, a castle is a piece that can be moved forwards, backwards, or sideways.
Meaning of. castle. in English. castle. noun [ C ] us / ˈkæs. ə l / uk / ˈkɑː.s ə l /. Add to word list. A2. a large strong building, built in the past by a ruler or important person to protect the people inside from attack.
A castle is a huge, grand home where a king or queen might live. Almost all castles are also fortified against attacks by enemy armies. Most castles were built in the Middle Ages by royalty or other nobility.
noun. /ˈkɑːsl/ /ˈkæsl/ Idioms. a large strong building with thick, high walls and towers, built in the past by kings or queens, or other important people, to defend themselves against attack. a medieval castle. Windsor Castle. in/at the castle They were invited to a banquet in the castle. They sought safety within the castle walls.
