castling n 1: interchanging the positions of the king and a rook [syn: {castle}, {castling}]
Castling \Cast"ling\, n. That which is cast or brought forth prematurely; an abortion. --Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster]
Castling \Cas"tling\, n. (Chess) A compound move of the king and castle. See {Castle}, v. i. [1913 Webster]
Castle \Cas"tle\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Castled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Castling}.] (Chess) To move the castle to the square next to king, and then the king around the castle to the square next beyond it, for the purpose of covering the king. [1913 Webster]