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Castle
01
kasteel, vesting
a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives
Voorbeelden
They toured the ancient castle, exploring its grand halls and secret passages.
Ze bezochten het oude kasteel, verkenden zijn grote zalen en geheime gangen.
The castle ’s architecture featured elaborate turrets and battlements, reflecting its historical importance.
De architectuur van het kasteel omvatte uitgebreide torentjes en kantelen, wat zijn historische belang weerspiegelde.
02
toren, kasteel
a major chess piece that can move forward, backward or sideways, but is incapable of moving diagonally
Voorbeelden
He moved his castle across the board to threaten the opponent.
The castle controls both the row and column it occupies.
03
kasteel, herenhuis
a large and stately mansion
Voorbeelden
She inherited a castle in the countryside.
The castle had sprawling gardens and ornate interiors.
04
rokade, korte rokade
interchanging the positions of the king and a rook
Voorbeelden
With a castle he protected his king.
The castle is a key defensive move.
to castle
01
rokade maken, de rokade uitvoeren
move the king two squares toward a rook and in the same move the rook to the square next past the king
Voorbeelden
In the opening, he decided to castle to safeguard his king.
Castling on the queen's side can create opportunities for an attack.
