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castle

/kæstəl/ noun · British & US
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What does castle mean?

noun

A large building, typically of the 12th to 15th centuries, built to be a fortress, especially one that was the residence of a king or noble.

Example

"The castle stood atop a hill, its towers and battlements visible for miles."

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