Gun Turret Protector Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: BARBETTE

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	39%	4		Vehicle with a gun turret
3	39%	6		Battle vehicle with a gun turret

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We think the answer is "BARBETTE" which means:

noun

• (formerly) a mound of earth inside a fort from which heavy gun can be fired over the parapet

An example sentence would be:

• "The artillery piece was mounted on a barbette carriage."
• "The naval gun was installed in a barbette on top of the ship's deck."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times30 Nov 1983	Down 36
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