Turret
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Historical Structures
Turret often refers to old, historical buildings like castles, not modern ones. Medieval castles had turrets for defense and lookout.
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Architecture Element
In architecture, turrets have a decorative purpose and evoke a fairy-tale image. The mansion's turrets added to its Victorian charm.
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Physical Position
Turrets are usually high up on buildings giving them a strategic panorama. The princess gazed out from the castle turret.