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castle

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Số nhiều: castlesQuá khứ: castledPhân từ 2: castledV-ing: castling

The word evokes a sense of permanence, power, and defensive isolation. It carries a romanticized historical weight, often associated with knights, feudalism, and the rigid social hierarchies of the Middle Ages. While a fortress is purely military, a castle blends the function of a stronghold with the luxury of a palace. In modern usage, the term often shifts from a literal architectural description to a symbol of unattainable dreams or secluded luxury. It suggests a boundary between the protected elite inside and the common world outside, creating an image of grandeur that is both imposing and exclusionary.

Refers to the individual fortified structures built across different locations.

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Danh từ

A large fortified building, typically with towers and walls, used as a residence for royalty or nobility.

"The medieval castle stood on a hill overlooking the village."

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[someone][something]

To build a structure, typically from sand, in the shape of a castle.

"The children spent the afternoon castling sand on the beach."

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