castling Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun interchanging the positions of the king and a rook
    castle.
  2. verb move the king two squares toward a rook and in the same move the rook to the square next past the king
    castle.

WordNet


Cast"ling noun
Definitions
  1. That which is cast or brought forth prematurely; an abortion. Sir T. Browne.
Cas"tling noun
Definitions
  1. (Chess) A compound move of the king and castle. See Castle, v. i.

Webster 1913