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- [tur-it, tuhr-]
- /ˈtɜr ɪt, ˈtʌr-/
- /ˈtʌr.ət/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tur-it, tuhr-]
- /ˈtɜr ɪt, ˈtʌr-/
Definitions of turrets word
- noun turrets a small tower, usually one forming part of a larger structure. 1
- noun turrets a small tower at an angle of a building, as of a castle or fortress, frequently beginning some distance above the ground. 1
- noun turrets Also called turrethead [tur-it-hed, tuhr-] /ˈtɜr ɪtˌhɛd, ˈtʌr-/ (Show IPA). a pivoted attachment on a lathe or the like for holding a number of tools, each of which can be presented to the work in rapid succession by a simple rotating movement. 1
- noun turrets Military. a domelike, sometimes heavily armored structure, usually revolving horizontally, within which guns are mounted, as on a fortification, ship, or aircraft. 1
- noun turrets Fortification. a tall structure, usually moved on wheels, formerly employed in breaching or scaling a fortified place, a wall, or the like. 1
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Origin of turrets
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English turet < Middle French turete, equivalent to tur tower1 + -ete -et
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Parts of speech for Turrets
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
turrets popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
turrets usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for turrets
noun turrets
- bartizans — Plural form of bartizan.
- campaniles — Plural form of campanile.
- castles — Plural form of castle.
- cocklofts — Plural form of cockloft.
- garrets — Plural form of garret.
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