Castle: meaning, definitions and examples

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castle

 

[ หˆkรฆsษ™l ]

Context #1 | Noun

medieval architecture

A large building or group of buildings fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and in many cases a moat.

Synonyms

citadel, fortress, stronghold

Examples of usage

  • The castle was surrounded by a deep moat.
  • The king resided in the grand castle overlooking the village.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น castelo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฟเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schloss

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kastil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะผะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zamek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŸŽ (ใ—ใ‚)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chรขteau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ castillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kale

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู„ุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrad

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrad

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŸŽๅ ก (chรฉngbวŽo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grad

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kastali

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะผะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒฎแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qala

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,845, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.