1
: a little tower
specifically
: an ornamental structure at an angle of a larger structure
2
a(1)
: a revolving armored structure on a warship that protects one or more guns mounted within it
(2)
: a similar upper structure usually for one gun on a tank
(3)
: a gunner's fixed or movable enclosure in an airplane
b
: a tall building usually moved on wheels and formerly used for carrying soldiers and equipment for breaching or scaling a wall
3
a
: a pivoted and revolvable holder in a machine tool
b
: a device (as on a microscope or a television camera) holding several lenses
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
The mini show started with a witch flying from the Matterhorn and casting a spell on the castle that triggered a climbing vine lighting effect that reached the top turret.
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Build a heavily-armored door that slams shut via a trigger and control panel, and get ready to battle with the rotating turret.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Now the Jeserich Building, also known as the Tower building — a distinctive piece of 1888 Kansas City architecture, with its southwest Queen Ann turret rooms and bow windows — will be coming down, its owners confirmed Tuesday.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
The mini show started with a witch flying from the Matterhorn and casting a spell on the castle that triggered a climbing vine lighting effect that reached the top turret.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Build a heavily-armored door that slams shut via a trigger and control panel, and get ready to battle with the rotating turret.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Now the Jeserich Building, also known as the Tower building — a distinctive piece of 1888 Kansas City architecture, with its southwest Queen Ann turret rooms and bow windows — will be coming down, its owners confirmed Tuesday.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Turret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turret. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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