castled
Britishadjective
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like a castle in construction; castellated
a castled mansion
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(of an area) having many castles
Example Sentences
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The needless run-out of Stoinis for 40 all but confirmed the outcome and there were two further run-outs before Madhwal castled Mohsin Khan to seal an emphatic success midway through the 17th over.
From BBC • May 24, 2023
In the fifth game, Nepo as White hits on the unusual strategy of launching a pawn storm right in front of his castled king.
From Washington Times • Apr. 18, 2023
As “Cleanness” moves forward, as if in a game of chess, positions are castled.
From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2020
Slowly things seemed to be turning Carlsen’s way; the kings were castled on opposite sides of the board, which often means each player will be racing to attack the other’s king.
From Slate • Nov. 28, 2018
As it turned out, the old man never castled.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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