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

  • (..) Jane, all I'm asking is a chance for us to be friends. Because you're the one I want by my side... ...when I'm storming the Elvish Castle of Ganakinesh. You can plunder my dungeon anytime. I'll bring my long bow. TEAM: Warriors! Yeah! Come on. (..)
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  • (..) DEAN: I'm a single dad. It's totally normal for sons to feel weird when their moms date. I mean, he's stepping into Dad's shoes, protecting the castle. - He's not my son, but... - Oh. Then that's weird. - It is. DEAN: Yeah. (..)
    2009 17 Again