turret
tur·ret
noun
2.
a self-contained weapons platform housing guns and capable of rotation
Origin
From Middle English touret, from Old French torete (French tourette), diminutive of tour (“tower”), from Latin turris. Doublet of tor, tourelle, and tower. See tower.
Phrases
- ball turret
- bell turret
- blister turret
- gun turret
- trading turret
- turret board
- turret clock
- turret deck
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