turret
noun/ˈtɜrɪt/
Frequency rank: #8,434 most common English word
Meaning
A small tower, typically projecting from the wall of a building or military vehicle, used for defense or observation.
Example sentence
The soldiers took cover behind the stone turret at the corner of the castle wall.
Synonyms & related words
- tower
- battlement
- watchtower
- parapet
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