Castleford

/ (ˈkɑːsəlfəd) /

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noun

a town in N England, in Wakefield unitary authority, West Yorkshire on the River Aire. Pop: 37 525 (2001)

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Words nearby Castleford

cast in the same mold, cast iron, castle, Castlebar, castled, Castleford, Castle Howard, castle in the air, castle nut, Castle Peak, Castlereagh

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How to use Castleford in a sentence

Castleford officials even considered a lawsuit against the EPA rule.
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I have written, but it is not in the nature of things that Mr. Castleford should not accept such proofs as have been sent him.
Chantry House|Charlotte M. Yonge
Clarence had been to look for Griff in vain more than once, and they had only really met at a Castleford dinner-party.
Chantry House|Charlotte M. Yonge
Mr. Castleford, however, showed real satisfaction in the purchase of a share in the concern for Clarence.
Chantry House|Charlotte M. Yonge

The executors had originally been Mr. Castleford and my mother, but by this codicil, Clarence was substituted for the former.
Chantry House|Charlotte M. Yonge
The firm of Frith and Castleford was coming to the front in the Chinese trade.
Chantry House|Charlotte M. Yonge