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turret

noun
/ˈtʌrɪt/

Meaning

A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.

Example Sentences

The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.

Synonyms

tower, bastion, lookout, steeple, minaret

Antonyms

base, ground

Collocations

castle turret, turret gun, stone turret, rotating turret

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