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castle

Meanings
  • noun

    A large fortified building, typically consisting of a keep or stronghold and surrounding defensive structures.

    - "The castle on the hill has stood for centuries."
    - "The children played knights and castles in the sandbox."
  • noun

    A formation of blocks in a strategy game, resembling a fortified building.

    - "He built a strong castle to defend against his opponent's attacks."
    - "The castle in the center of the board was a key strategic point."
Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75899785"
Synonyms

fortress , castellate , incastellate , fortify
Rhymes
Words rhyming with castle
mansion , ransom , station
Variants
List of all variants of castle that leads to same result
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Etymology
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Old French: château 'stronghold, fortified manor house, castle' (11c.). From Latin: castellum 'small fortified place'.

Trivia
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  1. The largest castle in the world is Malbork Castle in Poland, covering an area of over 200,000 square meters.

  2. The tallest castle in the world is Ulm Minster in Germany, with a height of 161.5 meters including its spire.

  3. The term 'castellan' referred to the governor or chief officer of a castle in the Middle Ages.

Related Concepts
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  1. Medieval architecture: Castles are a prime example of Medieval architecture, characterized by heavy use of stone and intricate designs.

  2. Fortification: Castles are structures designed for fortification, providing protection against enemy attacks.

Culture
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Castles are significant in European history as symbols of power and wealth, often built by monarchs or noble families to protect their lands and populations. They have been featured extensively in literature, art, music, and film, including works such as Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1', Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty', and the 'Castle on the Hill' song by Ed Sheeran.

How to Memorize "castle"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a tall, stone structure with towers, walls, and a moat.
    - Imagine a large fortified manor house with battlements and flags flying.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'castle' with the image of a medieval fortress.
    - Think of knights, kings, and queens when you hear the word 'castle'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Cats Are Large, Lively, Loud'. Replace 'Cats' with 'Castles' to remember the definition.
    - Use the phrase 'Castles are big, strong homes for royalty' to help remember the definition.

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