Takes down castles (5)
I believe the answer is:
rooks
This clue could be a double definition.
'takes down' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with social activities as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'castles' is the second definition.
(I know this)
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for rooks that I've seen before include "Chess pieces or black birds" , "Overcharges" , "Large, crow-like birds" , "Collective name for them is a parliament" , "men on the board" .)