turret
noun
a small tower, usually one forming part of a larger structure.
turrets
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pluralof turret.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The country’s defenders have been using F-16’s and other fighter planes, machine-gun turrets and interceptor drones to down Russian drones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
"This is not some kind of panacea," he said, stressing that the turrets were part of "an integrated air defence system that provides engagement of these targets at different tiers".
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
Humvees complete with gun turrets parked on Wilshire Boulevard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2025
Students at Stadium can study tucked away in actual castle turrets, the light filtering through windows tinted by stained-glass panels crafted by former students.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 29, 2024
The one that looks like Hogwarts, with the gray stone walls and tall turrets.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
