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turret
Part of Speech: Noun
Senses:
- In architecture, a small tower or an ornamental structure serving as a defensive position.
- In military context, a rotating armored structure on a tank or warship.
- In firearms, the part of a gun that revolves and contains the chambers from which the ammunition is discharged.
- A domed structure on top of a larger structure, typically used for observation or protection.
Usage:
- The medieval castle was fortified with multiple turrets.
- The tank's turret rotated swiftly, targeting incoming enemy units.
- The revolver's cylinder acts as the turret.
- The observation deck on the highest turret of the building provided breathtaking views of the city.
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