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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The episode ended with the three remaining Traitors gathering in the turret, where strong words are sure to be shared on next week's installment.
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
The most dramatic destruction occurred on 22nd November a T-90M experienced ‘turret toss’ – an internal explosion so violent that the turret was thrown high into the air.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
The chapel reflected the Gothic Revival style with a high gabled slate roof, long, narrow Gothic arched windows with limestone surround and brick turret buttresses at the corners, according to the St. Joseph Historic Area Preservation Plan from 1991.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
The newest addition to his collection has a Powertrain 6.2L LS3 525 HP Engine with 486 FT lbs torque, jet engine simulation, a smoke screen delivery system and imitation gun turrets.
—Shyla Watson, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
The most dramatic destruction occurred on 22nd November a T-90M experienced ‘turret toss’ – an internal explosion so violent that the turret was thrown high into the air.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
The chapel reflected the Gothic Revival style with a high gabled slate roof, long, narrow Gothic arched windows with limestone surround and brick turret buttresses at the corners, according to the St. Joseph Historic Area Preservation Plan from 1991.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
The newest addition to his collection has a Powertrain 6.2L LS3 525 HP Engine with 486 FT lbs torque, jet engine simulation, a smoke screen delivery system and imitation gun turrets.
—Shyla Watson, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Turret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turret. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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