1. Plural of castling; instances or moves in chess in which the king and rook move simultaneously to achieve a safer king position.
Usage: chess term; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple castling moves or opportunities

Examples

• Both players executed their castlings early in the game to protect their kings.
• The grandmaster studied various castlings and their strategic implications.
• In the tournament, several castlings occurred within the first ten moves.
• Understanding when to perform castlings is essential for chess beginners.
• The analysis focused on the timing of castlings in the opening phase.