birc — meaning in English
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English meaning
- castle noun A large fortified building, historically home to a king or noble, built to withstand attack.
- fortress noun A large, heavily defended building or town built to withstand attack.
- inanition noun The act of removing the contents of something; the state of being empty.
- munchies noun Snack foods, especially casual convenience snacks.
- sail noun A large piece of fabric rigged on a boat to catch the wind and drive it forward.
- spire noun A tall, tapering structure that rises to a point, especially on top of a church tower.
- stronghold noun A fortified place built to resist attack.
- tower noun A tall, narrow structure, either standing alone or forming part of a larger building.
Senses
birc 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.
- fortress A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.
- inanition (medicine) A state of advanced lack of adequate nutrition, food, or water or a physiological inability to utilize them, with resulting weakness.
- sail A tower-like structure found on the dorsal (topside) surface of submarines.
- spire (architectural element) A tapering structure built on a roof or tower, especially as one of the central architectural features of a church or cathedral roof. [from 16th c.]
- stronghold A place built to withstand attack; a fortress.
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.