top turret

См. также в других словарях:

• Turret — In architecture, a turret (from Italian: torretta , little tower; Latin: turris , tower) is a small tower that projects vertically from the wall of a building such as a medieval castle. Turrets were used to provide a projecting defensive position …   Wikipedia

• turret — [[t]tʌ̱rɪt, AM tɜ͟ːr [/t]] turrets 1) N COUNT A turret is a small narrow tower on top of a building or a larger tower. 2) N COUNT: oft n N The turret on a tank or warship is the part where the guns are fixed, which can be turned in any direction …   English dictionary

• turret — UK [ˈtʌrɪt] / US [ˈtʌrət] noun [countable] Word forms turret : singular turret plural turrets 1) a small tower on the top of a building such as a castle 2) a high part on a military ship or vehicle where guns are fixed. You can turn it in order… …   English dictionary

• turret — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. tower, gazebo, belvedere, cupola. See height. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. tower, revolving dome, watchtower, armored tank top, conical top, gun bulge, blister; see also top 1 . III (Roget s 3… …   English dictionary for students

• Turret — 1) Small tower projecting outwards from the main structure of a castle; later a movable construct to be moved against an enemy gate or wall with troops within, protected from hot oil etc. 2) Her. One small tower on top of another larger …   Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases

• turret — tur|ret [ tʌrət ] noun count 1. ) a high part on a military ship or vehicle where guns are attached. You can turn it in order to shoot the guns in any direction. 2. ) a small tower on the top of a building such as a castle ╾ tur|ret|ed adjective …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• turret —    A small tower, usually containing stairs, that is located on the top of a building …   Glossary of Art Terms

• turret — [ˈtʌrɪt] noun [C] a small tower on the top of a building such as a castle …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

• Turret —    A small tower built on top of one of a castle s main towers. It is used as a lookout point …   The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology

• tank turret — top part of tank which can rotate …   English contemporary dictionary

• USS Iowa turret explosion — USS Iowa s Turret Two explodes Date April 19, 1989 Place Caribbean Sea ne …   Wikipedia