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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

  • (..) Yeah. I know this one. It's a commercial! For coffee, right? I shall leave thee now. I am expected by the king at the castle. I'm taking the minstrels there. Let's go. I'm a brave and good knight. Wow, that's creepy... It's about naked people... (..)
    2011 The Intouchables