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cas·tle

castle

 
 
pronunciation:
kae sl
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A castle is a large, strong building used as a place to live and a place to be safe from attack. Many castles were built a long time ago as places for kings, queens, and other powerful people to live.
The prince built his castle on a high hill.
 
similar words:
manor, palace
definition 2: A castle is a game piece used in the game of chess.
I made a mistake and my brother took my castle. That's how I lost the game.
 
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