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to castle

verb/ʁuˈkaɾ/low

ro·car

Definition

(Chess) A special move involving the king and a rook, performed as a single move under specific conditions. (Figuratively) To exchange, to swap.
The player decided to castle to place the king in a safer position.
(Fig.) In that deal, they castled properties.
Common collocations
to castle kingsideto castle queenside

Etymology

Possivelmente de origem onomatopeica ou expressiva.

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