Medieval Castles Word Search
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Words to find: CASTLE, MOAT, DUNGEON, BATTLEMENT, TURRET, PORTCULLIS, DRAWBRIDGE, BESIEGE, ARMOR, ARMOUR, KNIGHT, JOUST.
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Medieval Castles word list, defined
- CASTLE /ˈkɑː.səl/ (UK), /ˈkæs.əl/ (US) · noun
- A large fortified building or group of buildings with thick walls, battlements, and often a moat, historically serving as a stronghold for royalty or nobility; in chess, an informal term for the rook. Related: fortress, citadel, stronghold, keep.
- MOAT /mɔt/ · noun
- A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle, fort, or other fortified building, typically filled with water or mud. A deep, narrow channel or depression in the ground, especially one that is dry or filled with water. Related: ditch, trench, channel, gully.
- DUNGEON /ˈdʌndʒən/ · noun
- A dark underground room or cell, especially in a castle, used historically as a prison. More broadly, any grim, confined, dungeon-like space. Related: cell, vault, oubliette, crypt.
- BATTLEMENT /ˈbætəlmənt/ · noun
- A battlement is a parapet at the top of a wall or tower, especially of a castle or fortress, having a regular series of squared openings (crenels) alternating with raised solid sections (merlons), built originally to shelter defenders. Related: parapet, crenellation, rampart, bulwark.
- TURRET /ˈtɜːrɪt/ · noun
- A structure, typically cylindrical, that projects from a wall or roof, often used as a defensive position or for housing a machine or gun. A rotating structure, typically cylindrical, that houses a machine or gun, used in a ship or fortification. Related: battlement, cannon, emplacement, fortification.
- PORTCULLIS /pɔːrtˈkʌlɪs/ · noun
- A heavy iron grille hung across a castle entrance, which could be lowered to block the way. A portcullis is also a symbol of a university or college, often depicted on its crest or coat of arms. Related: gate, entrance, barrier, grille.
- DRAWBRIDGE /ˈdrɔːbrɪdʒ/ · noun
- A bridge, especially over a castle moat or canal, that can be raised or lowered to allow or prevent passage across it.
- BESIEGE /bɪˈsiːdʒ/ · verb
- To surround a place, especially a fortified town or castle, with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender. By extension, to crowd around or press someone with requests, questions, or attention. Related: beset, surround, assail, harass.
- ARMOR /ˈɑːrmər/ · noun (also verb)
- Protective metal, leather, or other hard covering worn on the body to shield against weapons in combat, or the metal plating fitted to vehicles and warships for protection. Related: protection, shielding, plate, mail.
- ARMOUR /ˈɑːmə/ · noun
- Armour is the protective metal or other hard covering worn by soldiers or horses in battle, or fitted to vehicles and ships to shield them from attack. It can also refer more broadly to any protective layer or defensive quality. Related: protection, shield, plating, mail.
- KNIGHT /naɪt/ · noun
- A medieval warrior of high social status, often serving as a vassal to a lord. A person who has been knighted, typically for their achievements or service. Related: warrior, chivalrous, noble, gentleman.
- JOUST /dʒoʊst/ · verb
- To engage in a medieval contest on horseback, in which two armored knights on horseback charge at each other with lances. To engage in a contest or competition, especially a mock battle. Related: tilt, charge, contest, duel.
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