turret
US /ˈtʌr.ət/
UK /ˈtʌr.ət/
1.
toren, torentje
a small tower on top of a larger tower or at the corner of a building or wall, especially of a castle
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The castle had several defensive turrets.
Het kasteel had verschillende verdedigende torens.
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From the turret, she could see the entire valley.
Vanaf de toren kon ze de hele vallei zien.
2.
koepel, geschuttoren
a low, flat, rotating structure, typically on a tank or warship, from which guns are fired
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The tank's turret rotated to aim at the target.
De koepel van de tank draaide om op het doel te richten.
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The battleship was equipped with multiple gun turrets.
Het slagschip was uitgerust met meerdere geschuttorens.