castle
Derived from Old English 'castel', from Latin 'castellum', a diminutive of 'castrum' meaning 'fortified place'.
NOUN
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[/ˈkæs.əl/en-US]
fortress
formal
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stronghold
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citadel
literal
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mansion
looser
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palace
looser
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castle-like structure
untranslatable
(This phrase refers to the architectural style and may not capture the historical or cultural significance.)
Antonyms
village
A castle is a large fortified building or group of buildings that served as a residence for royalty or nobility in the past, providing both living space and defense against enemies.
| plural |
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| castles |
- The king lived in a grand castle surrounded by towering walls. — 王は高くそびえる壁に囲まれた壮大な城に住んでいました。
- She visited the ancient castle that was built in the 12th century. — 彼女は12世紀に建てられた古代の城を訪れました。
- Many fairy tales feature a beautiful princess trapped in a dark castle. — 多くの童話には、暗い城に囚われた美しい姫が登場します。
register: formal
VERB
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[/ˈkæs.əl/en-US]
To castle means to fortify or strengthen a structure or position, making it more secure against attacks or dangers.
| past | present_participle |
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| castled | castling |
- The military engineers decided to castle the base to enhance its defenses. — 軍のエンジニアたちは基地の防御を強化するために城にすることに決めました。
- During the game, she chose to castle her king for better safety. — ゲーム中、彼女はより安全のために王を城に配置することにしました。
- The villagers worked together to castle their homes against the approaching storm. — 村人たちは迫り来る嵐に対抗するために自分たちの家を城にするために協力しました。