Castle Building

B1 8+

Collocations of castle building

castle walls
Frequency: 80 %

The castle walls were thick and impenetrable.

castle moat
Frequency: 70 %

The castle moat was filled with water to deter intruders.

castle keep
Frequency: 60 %

The castle keep housed the lord and his family.

castle turret
Frequency: 50 %

The castle turret offered a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.

castle drawbridge
Frequency: 45 %

The castle drawbridge was raised to prevent entry to the inner courtyard.

Idiomatic Expressions for castle building

  • Phrase: build castles in the air
    Meaning: to have unrealistic dreams or plans that are unlikely to come true
    Usage: She spends all day building castles in the air instead of focusing on what needs to be done.