Meaning of 'castle' in Basque is: gaztelu


castle: gaztelu

Noun:

gaztelua, gotorlekua, dorrea, zitadela, eduki, gotorleku, bastioi.

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Noun(1) a large and stately mansion(2) a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack(3) (chess(4) interchanging the positions of the king and a rook(5) (chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard(6) magnificent home(7) often for royalty
Verb(1) move the king two squares toward a rook and in the same move the rook to the square next past the king

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(1) You will encounter large mountains, a factory complex, and the large ruins of a medieval castle .(2) Here, you can see stone cannon balls built into the castle walls, defensive battlements and interior living quarters.(3) the crumbling stonework of a ruined castle(4) Maura was sitting at his desk, reading from a book that was thicker than a wall of the castle .(5) THE 5ft-thick walls of a medieval castle have seen the light of day again after centuries buried underground.(6) Some time ago, in a country that does not really exist anymore, a man once stood upon the battlements of a castle and surveyed his handiwork.(7) At this point I think Black could simply castle when once again I see nothing wrong with his position.(8) Equally important is establishing the supply lines of wood and stone essential for more sophisticated buildings and stronger castle fortifications.(9) At the heart of the inner ward was a large mound, which this year's dig has revealed covers the remains of a tower house - the castle 's main building.(10) Hopefully soon they would catch up to Ian's caravan, and would return to castle Laramont with Rana.(11) Founded by William the Conqueror, the fine motte and bailey castle was popular with medieval monarchs, some of whom used it as a royal hunting lodge.(12) One of the most familiar forms of fortification, the castle still symbolizes the entire medieval world and seems to define its military outlook.(13) I sat in the guard barracks in the outer wall of the castle battlements.(14) Defensive walls and ditches were found from the medieval castle , as well as arch and window mouldings and numerous rubbish pits full of food remains and pottery.(15) The castle has six towers and some twenty distinct roof forms.(16) If they attacked the castle , she would most likely die in the battle.
Related Words
(1) the castle
(2) bouncy castle
(3) old castle
(4) haunted castle
Synonyms
Noun
1. fortress
2. rook
3. palace


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

I was born in this castle
and I'm ready to die in it.

I was born in this CASTLE and I'm ready to die in it.

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 7


I served under your uncle
at Castle Black, Lady Lyanna.

I served under your uncle at CASTLE Black, Lady Lyanna.

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 7


I took this castle from you.

I took this CASTLE from you.

Game of Thrones Season 8, Episode 2


I promised your maester
I'd get you to Castle Black and no further.

I promised your maester I'd get you to CASTLE Black and no further.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 7


Some bad men hold this castle.

Some bad men hold this CASTLE.

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 6


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