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turret Synonyms

Another word for turret

Choosing another word for turret depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A small tower that projects vertically from the wall or corner of a building, historically characteristic of medieval castles.

Usage Example

"The ancient castle featured a rounded tower at each of its four corners, providing a clear view of the surrounding valley."

Strongest
tower
Strong
spire
Weak
cupola
minaret
belfry

• noun (Context 2)

A heavily armored, usually revolving structure that houses guns and gunners, typically mounted on a warship, tank, or aircraft.

Usage Example

"The museum's restored battleship still has its massive rotating cupola displayed prominently on the front deck."

Strong
cupola
Weak
enclosure

• noun (Context 3)

A rotating tool holder in a machine, such as a lathe, allowing multiple cutting tools to be mounted and used in rapid sequence.

Usage Example

"The machinist indexed the carousel on the lathe to bring the next cutting tool into the correct position."

Strong
carousel
holder

• Nearby Words

turpentine
turps
turquoise
turret
turreted
turtle
turtledove

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Turret. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/turret
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