1
: a little tower
specifically
: an ornamental structure at an angle of a larger structure
2
a(1)
: a revolving armored structure on a warship that protects one or more guns mounted within it
(2)
: a similar upper structure usually for one gun on a tank
(3)
: a gunner's fixed or movable enclosure in an airplane
b
: a tall building usually moved on wheels and formerly used for carrying soldiers and equipment for breaching or scaling a wall
3
a
: a pivoted and revolvable holder in a machine tool
b
: a device (as on a microscope or a television camera) holding several lenses
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Surrounding the abbey is a steep hillside village and a stone wall with turrets.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
While the adults sip on Irish whiskey by the fireplace, the kids are busy constructing their own version of Ashford Castle (with turrets, of course).
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
Elmfield retains its rusticated stone facade, a slender turret that rises four stories, and a roofline embellished with dainty spires.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024
Defined by arched windows, stained glass, turrets, and battlements, the residence is largely considered the first Gothic Revival building and contributed to the widespread re-interest in the historic aesthetic.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
While the adults sip on Irish whiskey by the fireplace, the kids are busy constructing their own version of Ashford Castle (with turrets, of course).
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
Elmfield retains its rusticated stone facade, a slender turret that rises four stories, and a roofline embellished with dainty spires.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024
Defined by arched windows, stained glass, turrets, and battlements, the residence is largely considered the first Gothic Revival building and contributed to the widespread re-interest in the historic aesthetic.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Turret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turret. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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