hisar — meaning in English

English meaning

• castle noun A large fortified building, historically home to a king or noble, built to withstand attack.
• citadel noun A fortress, often built on high ground, that protects or overlooks a city.
• fortress noun A large, heavily defended building or town built to withstand attack.

Senses

hisar 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.
• citadel (sometimes, figurative) A stronghold or fortified place.
• 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.

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.

citadel — full definition

1. noun A fortress, often built on high ground, that protects or overlooks a city.
2. noun Any stronghold or heavily protected place, used figuratively.

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