turret

• Substantivo que designa uma pequena torre que se projeta de um edifício, geralmente em castelos ou construções fortificadas, ou uma plataforma giratória blindada onde são montadas armas, como canhões.

A noun referring to a small tower that projects from a building, or a rotating weapons platform that houses guns.

1. Small tower on a buildingB2formal

   A small, often ornamental tower that projects vertically from the roof or wall of a building, commonly found on castles or large houses.

   Torreão

   • The castle had a turret at each corner of its main wall.
   • From the turret, you could see the entire valley.
   • The architect added a turret to give the house a medieval look.

2. Rotating weapons platformB2formal

   A self-contained, rotating structure that houses and protects a gun or other weapon, typically found on tanks, ships, or aircraft.

   Torre de armamento

   • The tank's turret rotated to aim at the target.
   • The battleship's main turret housed massive cannons.
   • The gunner was stationed inside the turret during the battle.

   Sinônimosgun turret