castling

Speech parts

1. castling - Noun

2. castling - Verb

4. Castling - Proper noun

Meaning

of Castle

That which is cast or brought forth prematurely; an abortion.

A compound move of the king and castle. See Castle, v. i.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

castle commerce network exchange transfer conversion correspondence dealing transaction interchange barter shuffle towering rearrangement courting
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Antonyms

remain continue maintain independence stay decide
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Hypernyms

chess move

Examples

In Castling, the King must be moved first, or before the Rook is quitted. If the Rook be quitted before the King is touched, the opposing player may demand that the move of the Rook shall stand without the Castling being completed. Howard Staunton

A correctly timed castling can often enhance this. Source: Internet

Castling is indicated by the special notations 0-0 for kingside castling and 0-0-0 for queenside castling. Source: Internet

Along with the king, the rook is involved during the king's castling move. Source: Internet

Except for any move of the knight and castling, pieces cannot jump over other pieces. Source: Internet

Finally the rules around castling were standardized – variations in the castling rules had persisted in Italy until the late 19th century. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

castlewise Castlewood castlewright castmate castmember Castner