Turret

usgb/ˈtɜːrət/
noun

A small tower on top of a larger tower or at the corner of a building or wall, typically of a castle.

The castle's turret was the highest point and provided a panoramic view of the surrounding lands.
Visual representation of "turret" - A small tower on top of a larger tower or at the corner of a building or wall, typically of a castle.

Often appears as...

  • castle turret
  • tower turret
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Visual representation of "turret"
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Historical Structures

Turret often refers to old, historical buildings like castles, not modern ones.

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Medieval castles had turrets for defense and lookout.
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Architecture Element

In architecture, turrets have a decorative purpose and evoke a fairy-tale image.

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The mansion's turrets added to its Victorian charm.
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Physical Position

Turrets are usually high up on buildings giving them a strategic panorama.

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The princess gazed out from the castle turret.
Visual representation of the word "Turret"

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