castle
noun
a fortified, usually walled residence, as of a prince or noble in feudal times.
has castled
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present perfectof castle (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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If a player has castled illegally, Rook and King must be moved back, and the King must make another move, if there is a legal one.
From Chess Strategy by J. Du Mont
PxP, then Black need no longer fear an attack on the King's side after he has castled, as his Rooks will have a favourable opportunity for operating on the open Queen's file.
From Chess Strategy by J. Du Mont
The main field of action for the Queen is the side on which the opponent has castled.
From Chess and Checkers : the Way to Mastership by Edward Lasker
P-Q4, his intention is to move his pawn further to Q5 as soon as Black has castled, and then to attack on the King's wing with QKt-Q2-B1-K3, P-KKt4 and Kt-B5.
From Chess Strategy by J. Du Mont
Diagram 3 shows a position in which White has castled on the Queen's side, and Black on the King's side.
From Chess Strategy by J. Du Mont
