turret

Definition of turret

Nouns

a small tower extending above a building
Type of:
tower
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
a self-contained weapons platform housing guns and capable of rotation
Synonyms:
gun enclosure, gun turret
Type of:
platform, weapons platform
any military structure or vehicle bearing weapons

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Words that contain turret

gun turret
 turret clock