castle

Definition

  • noun: a large building usually with high, thick walls and towers that was built in the past to protect against attack
  • noun: a large fortified building or set of buildings
  • verb: to establish in a castle
  • synonyms: acropolis, bastion, beachhead

Examples

  • He's just 'building castles in the air' if he thinks he can open a restaurant without any money.

  • Millionaires built their 'castles' along the lake.

Movie quotes

  • (..) I didn't think Lady Sansa killed them all by herself. Thank you for this report, Lord Karstark. We know where she's going. Her brother's at Castle Black. Ned Stark's last surviving son? Jon Snow is a bastard, not a Stark. So was I, Father. Your hold on the North will never be secure (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Home Season: 6 Episode 2
  • (..) The only traitors here are the ones who shoved their knives into their Lord Commander's heart. For thousands of years the Night's Watch has held Castle Black against the wildlings. Until you. ( shouts ) Throw them into the cells where they belong. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Home Season: 6 Episode 2