castelo — 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.
Senses
castelo 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.
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.
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