Castle
01
slott, fästning
a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives
Exempel
They toured the ancient castle, exploring its grand halls and secret passages.
De besökte det forntida slottet, utforskade dess stora hallar och hemliga gångar.
The castle ’s architecture featured elaborate turrets and battlements, reflecting its historical importance.
Slottets arkitektur uppvisade utsirade torn och bröstvärn, vilket speglade dess historiska betydelse.
02
torn, slott
a major chess piece that can move forward, backward or sideways, but is incapable of moving diagonally
Exempel
He moved his castle across the board to threaten the opponent.
The castle controls both the row and column it occupies.
03
slott, herrgård
a large and stately mansion
Exempel
She inherited a castle in the countryside.
The castle had sprawling gardens and ornate interiors.
04
rockad, kort rockad
interchanging the positions of the king and a rook
Exempel
With a castle he protected his king.
The castle is a key defensive move.
to castle
01
rockera, utföra rockad
move the king two squares toward a rook and in the same move the rook to the square next past the king
Exempel
In the opening, he decided to castle to safeguard his king.
Castling on the queen's side can create opportunities for an attack.
