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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.
The meaning of CASTLE is a large fortified building or set of buildings. How to use castle in a sentence.
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.
noun. a fortified, usually walled residence, as of a prince or noble in feudal times. Synonyms: citadel, fortress. the chief and strongest part of the fortifications of a medieval city. a strongly fortified, permanently garrisoned stronghold.
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.
1. a fortified, usu. walled residence, as of a prince or noble in feudal times. 2. the chief and strongest part of the fortifications of a medieval city. 3. a strongly fortified, permanently garrisoned stronghold. 4. a large and stately residence, esp. one that imitates the forms of a medieval castle.
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.
CASTLE meaning: 1. a large strong building, built in the past by a ruler or important person to protect the people…. Learn more.
CASTLE definition: a large, strong building with towers and high walls, that was built in the past to protect the…. Learn more.
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. see also bouncy castle, sandcastle.
