turret
word
Definition
A turret is a small tower, usually on a castle or a military vehicle, that may be used for protection or for holding weapons.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in historical, architectural, and military contexts. In castles, 'turret' refers to decorative or defensive towers. On vehicles (like tanks), it means the rotating weapon platform. Not to be confused with 'tower' (larger, main structure).
Spanish: torretaPortuguese (BR): torrePortuguese (PT): torreChinese (Simplified): 炮塔 - 塔楼（建筑物）Chinese (Traditional): 砲塔 - 塔樓（建築物）Hindi: बुर्जArabic: برج صغيرBengali: টারেট - ছোট টাওয়ার (দুর্গ/গাড়িতে)Russian: башенка - турель (на военной технике)Japanese: 砲塔 - 小塔Vietnamese: tháp pháo - tháp nhỏ (kiến trúc)Korean: 포탑 - 작은 탑Turkish: burç - taret (askeri araçlarda)Urdu: برجی نما مینار - ٹریٹ (فوجی گاڑی پر)Indonesian: menara kecil - kubah senjata (kendaraan militer)
Example Sentences
Guards watched from the highest turret.
basic
The castle has a round turret at each corner.
basic
He took cover behind the damaged turret during the game.
natural
If you look closely, you can see a secret door hidden in the turret.
natural
The tank's turret can turn all the way around.
basic
The museum has an old battleship turret you can climb inside.
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