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Castle

/ˈkɑːsəl/ · noun

Meaning

A large residential building or compound that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king. Also, a house or mansion with some of the architectural features of medieval castles..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A large residential building or compound that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king. Also, a house or mansion with some of the architectural features of medieval castles.
  2. (chess) An instance of castling.
  3. (chess, informal) A rook; a chess piece shaped like a castle tower.
  4. (shogi) A defense structure in shogi formed by defensive pieces surrounding the king.
  5. (obsolete) A close helmet.
  6. (dated) Any strong, imposing, and stately palace or mansion.
  7. (dated) A small tower, as on a ship, or an elephant's back.
  8. (cricket, colloquial) The wicket.

Example Sentences

The castle was perhaps a figurative name for a close headpiece deduced from its enclosing and defending the head, as a castle did the whole body; or a corruption from the Old French word casquetel, a small or light helmet.
Nay, he was quite an adept, and was very effective as a change bowler, for in no time he demolished the castle of any batsman.
...to encastle, to Castle.
...Some fierce tribe, castled on the mountain-peak...
Castle me in the armes of thy everlasting strength.
He [i.e., the king] may change (or Castle) with this Rooke, that is, he may goe two draughts at once towards this Rooke... causing the Rooke to stand next to him on either side.
No. 24. ¶ If your adversary make a false move, castle improperly, &c., you must take notice of such irregularity before you move, or even touch a piece, or you are no longer allowed to inflict any penalties.
If a player having the move: […] touches his/her king and a rook he/she must castle on that side if it is legal to do so

Synonyms for castle

fortresscastellateincastellatefortifypalacecastlingrook

Antonyms for castle

Related Words

palacerookcitadelfortressfortbastionhallchâteauchateauhousemansionmanorpackballtourcompoundtowncitytowerburg

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does castle mean?

Castle means A large residential building or compound that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king. Also, a house or mansion with some of the architectural features of medieval castles..

What is a synonym for castle?

Common synonyms include fortress, castellate, incastellate, fortify.

What is the opposite of castle?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use castle in a sentence?

The castle was perhaps a figurative name for a close headpiece deduced from its enclosing and defending the head, as a castle did the whole body; or a corruption from the Old French word casquetel, a small or light helmet.

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