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castiglione
nounC2
/ˌkæstɪlˈjəʊneɪ/An Italian surname, most famously associated with Baldassare Castiglione (1478–1529), author of 'The Book of the Courtier'.
castile
nounC1
/kaˈstiːl/A region and former kingdom in central and northern Spain; historically, a powerful medieval kingdom.
castile soap
nounLow
/kæˈstiːl ˌsəʊp/A hard, usually white soap made from olive oil and sodium hydroxide.
castilho
nounVery Low
/kæsˈtiːljəʊ/An uncommon English surname of Portuguese origin, derived from a toponym related to 'Castile'.
castilian
adjectivenounC1
/kaˈstɪlɪən/Relating to the region of Castile in Spain, or specifically to the standard variety of Spanish based on the dialect of Old Castile.
castilla
nounLow (in English texts); primarily appears in historical, geographical, or linguistic contexts.
/kæˈstiː(l)jə/ (for 'Castile')A historical region and former kingdom in central Spain, forming the core of modern Spain.
castilla la nueva
nounC2
/kæˈstiːjə lə ˈnjuːvə/The historical name for the central region of Spain, specifically the Crown of Castile's southern territories reconquered from Moorish rule.
castilla la vieja
nounLow
/kæˈstiːjə lə ˈvjeɪhə/A historical region and former kingdom in northern Spain, which formed part of the Crown of Castile.
castillo
nounB1
/ˈkɑːsəl/A large fortified building or group of buildings with thick walls, towers, and battlements, built by royalty or nobility in medieval times.
casting
nounC1
/ˈkɑːstɪŋ/The process of selecting actors for roles in a play, film, or other production.
casting couch
nounC2
/ˈkɑːstɪŋ kaʊtʃ/The exploitation of aspiring actors, typically young women, by film producers or directors who demand sexual favors in exchange for promising film roles.
casting director
nounC1
/ˈkɑːstɪŋ dɪˌrɛktə/A person responsible for selecting actors for roles in films, television, or theatre productions.
casting rod
nounLow
/ˈkɑːstɪŋ ˌrɒd/A type of fishing rod specifically designed to cast a lure or bait using a reel mounted on top, typically featuring a trigger grip for thumb control during the cast.
casting vote
nounC2
/ˌkɑːstɪŋ ˈvəʊt/A deciding vote used by a chairperson or presiding officer to break a tie when votes are equally divided.
casting wheel
nounLow (C2)
/ˈkɑːstɪŋ wiːl/A rotating circular platform used in the manufacturing or artistic process of casting metal or other molten materials.
castle
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/ˈkɑːs(ə)l/A large, fortified building or set of buildings, typically from the medieval period, with strong walls for defense.
castle howard
nounLow (Proper noun, location-specific)
/ˌkɑːs(ə)l ˈhaʊəd/A famous, grand stately home and estate in North Yorkshire, England.
castle in the air
nounC1
/ˌkɑːsəl ɪn ði ˈeə(r)/A fanciful or impractical plan, hope, or dream; an unrealistic fantasy.
castle nut
nounLow
/ˈkɑːsəl nʌt/A hexagonal nut with a cylindrical collar featuring slots or notches, designed to be secured with a cotter pin or wire to prevent loosening.
castle peak
nounLow
/ˈkɑːs(ə)l piːk/The summit or highest point of a fortified structure; a prominent hill or mountain resembling or named after a castle.

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