castle

/ˈkɑːsəl/

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Also seen as: castles · castling · castled

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một tòa nhà cư trú lớn hoặc hợp chất được củng cố và chứa nhiều phòng thủ; trong các thời đại trước thường được cư trú bởi một quý ông hoặc vua

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An instance of castling.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một trường hợp đặc biệt của việc di chuyển vua

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To house or keep in a castle.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

để ở hoặc giữ trong lâu đài

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Verb

Examples

...to encastle, to Castle.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To protect or separate in a similar way.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bảo vệ hoặc tách biệt theo cách tương tự

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Verb

Examples

Castle me in the armes of thy everlasting strength.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “castle” mean?

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.

Is “castle” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.