castle

/kˈɑːsə‍l/

/ˈkæsəɫ/

Castle

a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives

a major chess piece that can move forward, backward or sideways, but is incapable of moving diagonally

synonyms : rook

a large and stately mansion

synonyms : palace

interchanging the positions of the king and a rook

synonyms : castling

to castle

MAIN VERB

move the king two squares toward a rook and in the same move the rook to the square next past the king

Examples

1. The old castle stands proudly behind the stone walls.

2. Our guide for the castle tour had interesting stories about the royal family.

3. European architecture is known for its stunning cathedrals and castles.

4. The ancient castle has stood for over a century, preserving its grandeur and history for hundreds of years.