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turreted

 

[ หˆtสŠrษชtษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

architecture design

The term 'turreted' refers to a structure or building that features one or more turrets. Turrets are small towers that extend from the main structure, often providing a decorative or functional purpose. They are commonly seen in castles and fortifications, serving as lookout points or adding aesthetic appeal. Turreted designs can also be found in various architectural styles, giving buildings a distinctive and grand appearance.

Synonyms

battlemented, crowned, towered

Examples of usage

  • The castle was beautifully turreted, giving it a fairy-tale look.
  • The turreted roof added character to the old mansion.
  • He admired the turreted skyline of the historic district.

Translations

Translations of the word "turreted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น torreado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคฒเคพเคฌเคพเคฐเฅ€ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช turmfรถrmig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bermenara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐัˆั‚ะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wieลผowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ ฒๅก”ใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ร  tourelle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ torreado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kuleli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌํƒ‘์ด ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุฒูŽูˆูŽู‘ุฏูŒ ุจุฃุจุฑุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤ›ลพovitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ veลพovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰็‚ฎๅก”็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zgrajen z obrambnimi stolpi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ turna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัˆั‚ะฐ ั‚ำ™ั€ั–ะทะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒฏแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qรผllษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ con torretas

Etymology

The word 'turret' originates from the Middle French term 'turrete,' which is a diminutive form of 'tour,' meaning 'tower.' The concept of turreted architecture dates back to medieval times when castles and fortifications were built with defensive structures that included turrets. These elements were both symbolic of power and practical for surveillance and defense. Over time, turreted designs evolved and became popular in various architectural styles, influencing the aesthetics of civic buildings, homes, and even churches. The usage of 'turreted' as an adjective to describe architecture emerged in English during the 19th century, reflecting a romantic fascination with medieval architecture and the historic grandeur it represented.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,520 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.