Castle: meaning, definitions and examples
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castle
[ หkรฆsษl ]
medieval architecture
A large building or group of buildings fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and in many cases a moat.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The castle was surrounded by a deep moat.
- The king resided in the grand castle overlooking the village.
chess
To move the king two squares toward a rook and, in the same move, move the rook to the square next past the king.
Synonyms
castle kingside, castle queenside
Examples of usage
- He castled early in the game to protect his king.
- Castling is an important strategic move in chess.
Translations
Translations of the word "castle" in other languages:
๐ต๐น castelo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Schloss
๐ฎ๐ฉ kastil
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะผะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ zamek
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ (ใใ)
๐ซ๐ท chรขteau
๐ช๐ธ castillo
๐น๐ท kale
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุนุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ hrad
๐ธ๐ฐ hrad
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅ ก (chรฉngbวo)
๐ธ๐ฎ grad
๐ฎ๐ธ kastali
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะผะฐะป
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแฎแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qala
๐ฒ๐ฝ castillo
Etymology
The word 'castle' originates from the Latin word 'castellum', which means fortified place. Castles were prominent features in medieval Europe, serving as military strongholds, residences for nobility, and centers of administration. The architecture of castles evolved over time, incorporating various defensive features such as moats, drawbridges, and arrow slits. Castles continue to capture the imagination today, symbolizing power, protection, and history.
See also: cast, castaway, caste, caster, casting, forecast, outcast, uncast.