TURRET Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word turret. (close relations)
Definition of TURRET
turrets
Best Alternative Words for TURRET
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battlement | nounn | |||||||
noun • a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns | ||||||||
bulwark | nounn | |||||||
noun • an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes • a fencelike structure around a deck • a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away verb • defend with a bulwark | ||||||||
citadel | nounn | |||||||
noun • a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle | ||||||||
fortification | nounn | |||||||
noun • defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it • the art or science of strengthening defenses • the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food) | ||||||||
keep | verbv | |||||||
noun • the financial means whereby one lives • the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress • a cell in a jail or prison verb • cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity • continue a certain state, condition, or activity • retain possession of • stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state • conform one's action or practice to • stick to correctly or closely • look after; be the keeper of; have charge of • maintain by writing regular records • supply with room and board • allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature • supply with necessities and support • fail to spoil or rot • behave as expected during of holidays or rites • maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger • to rear • retain rights to • store or keep customarily • have as a supply • maintain for use and service • hold and prevent from leaving • prevent the action or expression of • prevent (food) from rotting | ||||||||
stronghold | nounn | |||||||
noun • a strongly fortified defensive structure | ||||||||
tower | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building • a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships • anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower verb • appear very large or occupy a commanding position | ||||||||
cupola | nounn | |||||||
noun • a vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron for casting • a roof in the form of a dome | ||||||||
gun enclosure | nounn | |||||||
noun • a self-contained weapons platform housing guns and capable of rotation | ||||||||
gun turret | nounn | |||||||
noun • a self-contained weapons platform housing guns and capable of rotation |