Lexic.us

Definition of Castle

1. Verb. Move the king two squares toward a rook and in the same move the rook to the square next past the king.

2. Noun. A large and stately mansion.

3. Noun. A large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack.

4. Noun. (chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard.

5. Noun. Interchanging the positions of the king and a rook.

Definition of Castle

1. n. A fortified residence, especially that of a prince or nobleman; a fortress.

2. v. i. To move the castle to the square next to king, and then the king around the castle to the square next beyond it, for the purpose of covering the king.

Definition of Castle

1. Noun. A large building that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king. ¹

2. Noun. A chess piece shaped like a castle tower which is also called a rook. ¹

3. Noun. (obsolete) A close helmet. ¹

4. Verb. (chess) To perform the move of castling. ¹

5. Verb. (cricket) To bowl a batsman with a full-length ball or yorker such that the stumps are knocked over. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Castle

1. to make a certain move in chess [v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Castle

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