Castling - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Castling :  (noun)

1: interchanging the positions of the king and a rook [syn: castle]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Castle \Cas"tle\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Castled; p. pr. & vb. n. Castling.] (Chess) To move the castle to the square next to king, and then the king around the castle to the square next beyond it, for the purpose of covering the king.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Castling : \Cast"ling\, n. That which is cast or brought forth prematurely; an abortion. --Sir T. Browne.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Castling : \Cas"tling\, n. (Chess) A compound move of the king and castle. See Castle, v. i.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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