First Known Use: 14th century
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turret
noun tur·ret \ˈtər-ət, ˈtə-rət, ˈtu̇r-ət\
: a small tower on a building
: the part on a military tank, airplane, or ship from which guns are fired
Full Definition of TURRET
1
: a little tower; specifically : an ornamental structure at an angle of a larger structure
2
a : a pivoted and revolvable holder in a machine tool b : a device (as on a microscope or a television camera) holding several lenses
3
a : a tall building usually moved on wheels and formerly used for carrying soldiers and equipment for breaching or scaling a wall b (1) : a gunner's fixed or movable enclosure in an airplane (2) : a revolving armored structure on a warship that protects one or more guns mounted within it (3) : a similar upper structure usually for one gun on a tank
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Origin of TURRET
Middle English touret, from Anglo-French turette, tourette, diminutive of tur, tour tower — more at tower
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turret
noun tur·ret \ˈtər-ət\
Definition of TURRET for Kids
1
: a little tower often at a corner of a building
2
: a low usually rotating structure (as in a tank, warship, or airplane) in which guns are mounted
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