hrad — meaning in English

English meaning

• castle noun A large fortified building, historically home to a king or noble, built to withstand attack.
• perch noun A spiny-finned freshwater fish, or any of several similar fish species.
• roost noun The perch or spot where a bird settles to sleep, often a branch or a bar inside a coop.

Senses

hrad is used for these senses in English:

• 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.
• perch A rod, staff, tree branch, ledge, etc., used as a roost by a bird.
• roost The place where a bird sleeps (usually its nest or a branch).

castle — full definition

1. noun A large fortified building, historically home to a king or noble, built to withstand attack.
2. noun In chess, a rook, the piece shaped like a tower.
3. verb In chess, to make a special move where the king and a rook swap positions under certain conditions.

perch — full definition

1. noun A spiny-finned freshwater fish, or any of several similar fish species.
2. noun A branch, rod, or ledge used by a bird to rest on.
3. noun A high or secure position, especially one that is elevated or prominent.
4. verb To rest or sit somewhere, especially high up or on an edge.

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