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Turret

/ˈtʌɹɪt/

A little tower, frequently a merely ornamental structure at one of the corners of a building or castle.

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📖 Definitions of "Turret"

noun

1
A little tower, frequently a merely ornamental structure at one of the corners of a building or castle.
2
A siege tower; a movable building, of a square form, consisting of ten or even twenty stories and sometimes one hundred and twenty cubits high, usually moved on wheels, and employed in approaching a fortified place, for carrying soldiers, engines, ladders, casting bridges, and other necessaries.
3
A tower-like solder post on a turret board (a circuit board with posts instead of holes).
4
An armoured, rotating gun installation on a fort, ship, aircraft, or armoured fighting vehicle.

🔄 Synonyms of "Turret"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
gun turret	A gun turret (or simply turret) is a mounting platform from which weapons can be fired that affords protection, visibility and ability to turn and aim.
gun enclosurenoun	a self-contained weapons platform housing guns and capable of rotation

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Turret"

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Word	Definition
gun enclosurenoun	a self-contained weapons platform housing guns and capable of rotation
gun turret	A gun turret (or simply turret) is a mounting platform from which weapons can be fired that affords protection, visibility and ability to turn and aim.
towernoun	Any very tall building or structure; skyscraper.
gunnernoun	(soccer) someone connected with Arsenal Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.
bartizannoun	Alternative form of bartisan. [(architecture) A parapet with battlements projecting from the top of a tower in a castle or church.]
tourellenoun	A turret.
cupolanoun	(architecture) A dome-shaped ornamental structure located on top of a larger roof or dome.
watchtowernoun	An observation tower in which a lookout keeps watch over prisoners, or looks out for fires, etc.
barbettenoun	A mound of earth or a platform in a fortification, on which guns are mounted to fire over the parapet.
bastionnoun	(figuratively) A person, group, or thing, that strongly defends some principle.
battlementnoun	In fortification: an indented parapet, formed by a series of rising members called cops or merlons, separated by openings called crenelles or embrasures, the soldier sheltering himself behind the merlon while he fires through the embrasure or through a loophole in the battlement.
rampartnoun	A defensive mound of earth or a wall with a broad top and usually a stone parapet; a wall-like ridge of earth, stones or debris; an embankment for defensive purpose.
parapetnoun	A low protective wall.
bulwarknoun	A defense or safeguard.
barbicannoun	A tower at the entrance to a castle or fortified town.
redoubtnoun	A place of safety or refuge.
citadelnoun	A strong fortress that sits high above a city.
pillboxnoun	A small box in which pills are kept.
lookoutnoun	A person on watch for approaching enemy, police, danger, etc.
minaretnoun	The tall slender tower of an Islamic mosque, from which the muezzin recites the adhan (call to prayer).