castell — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
castell is used for these senses in English:
- castell A human tower formed in festivals in Catalonia.
- castle A large residential building or compound that is fortified and contains many defences; in previous ages often inhabited by a nobleman or king. Also, a house or mansion with some of the architectural features of medieval castles.
- château A French castle, fortress, manor house, or large country house.
- forecastle (nautical) A raised part of the upper deck at the front of a ship; the structure of this part of the ship; the crew's quarters located within it.
castle — full definition
- noun A large fortified building, historically home to a king or noble, built to withstand attack.
- noun In chess, a rook, the piece shaped like a tower.
- verb In chess, to make a special move where the king and a rook swap positions under certain conditions.