Castro — meaning in English
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English meaning
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castle
noun A large fortified building, historically home to a king or noble, built to withstand attack.
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Castro
name A Spanish surname, and also the name of a historic neighborhood in San Francisco known for its LGBT community.
Senses
Castro is used for these senses in English:
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Castro
A surname from Spanish.
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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
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noun A large fortified building, historically home to a king or noble, built to withstand attack.
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noun In chess, a rook, the piece shaped like a tower.
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verb In chess, to make a special move where the king and a rook swap positions under certain conditions.
