Meaning & Definition of word "Castle"

Castle

/ˈkæs.əl/

1. A large fortified building or set of buildings, typically of medieval origin, used as a residence by a monarch or noble.
- Example: The king welcomed his guests to the grand castle overlooking the valley.
2. A residence that is similar in size or grandeur to a medieval castle.
- Example: She inherited a beautiful castle in the countryside from her grandparents.
3. A structure resembling a castle, often for defensive purposes, found in various cultures.
- Example: The ancient castle ruins attracted many tourists interested in history.
4. In chess, a piece that moves horizontally or vertically any number of squares.
- Example: He captured his opponent's knight with his castle, gaining a strategic advantage.
5. A large building of any type, often used metaphorically to denote power or grandeur.
- Example: After years of hard work, he finally built his dream castle by the sea.

From Old French 'castel', from Latin 'castellum', diminutive of 'castrum', meaning fortress.

castle in the air:

A plan or idea that is unrealistic or unattainable.

a castle made of sand:

A temporary or unstable situation.

to search for a castle:

To look for something that is difficult to find.

fortress:

A military stronghold or fortified building.

keep:

The central tower of a castle.

bastion:

A projecting part of a fortification.

Meaning: To dominate or control a conversation or situation.

Example Sentence: He really castles over the meeting.

Meaning: To mess up or fail at something, often humorously.

Example Sentence: I totally castled that test!