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Rooks

Scope note

Chess pieces designated to move as rooks may move during a chess game.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000211219

Broader Terms used

chessmen

Term used for

castles (chessmen)

Equivalent Terms used

rook

Created

13yrs ago

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