Turm

Definitions of Turm
  1. noun
    a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
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    Leuchtturm
    a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
    Kirchturm
    the tower of a church
    Minarett
    slender tower with balconies
    Beobachtungsturm, Wachtturm
    an observation tower for a lookout to watch over prisoners or watch for fires or enemies
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