Castle

/kæsl̩/

The meaning and definition of Castle, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A large building that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king.
  2. A rook; a chess piece shaped like a castle tower.
verb
  1. To protect or separate in a similar way.
  2. To make into a castle: to build in the form of a castle or add (real or imitation) battlements to an existing building.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms fortress castellate incastellate fortify

Origin

From Middle English castle.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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