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Castle
01
château
a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives
Exemples
The castle ’s architecture featured elaborate turrets and battlements, reflecting its historical importance.
L'architecture du château comportait des tourelles et des remparts élaborés, reflétant son importance historique.
02
tour
(chess) a rook, the piece that moves any number of unoccupied squares along a rank or file
Exemples
The castle controls both the row and column it occupies.
03
a large, impressive mansion or stately home
Exemples
The castle had sprawling gardens and ornate interiors.
04
the chess move in which the king and a rook swap positions
Exemples
The castle is a key defensive move.
to castle
01
to move the king two squares toward a rook and simultaneously place that rook on the square immediately past the king
Exemples
Castling on the queen's side can create opportunities for an attack.
