castle

1. (noun) interchanging the positions of the king and a rook
Synonyms: castling
Related Words: chess move

2. (verb) move the king two squares toward a rook and in the same move the rook to the square next past the king; in chess
Related Words: go, move

3. (noun) a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack
Related Words: fortification, munition

4. (noun) the chessman that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard
Synonyms: rook
Related Words: chess piece, chessman

5. (noun) a large and stately mansion
Synonyms: palace
Related Words: hall, manse, mansion, mansion house, residence



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