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turret
a small tower projecting from a building
In more detail
1. (noun) a small tower on the corner of a building or castle
2. (noun) a rotating structure on a military tank or ship that holds and rotates guns
Examples
- 1. The castle had stone turrets at each corner.
- 2. The tank's turret swiveled to aim at the target.
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