Pillar and Turret

Pillar

Pillar noun - An upright shaft that supports an overhead structure.
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Synonyms for Pillar

Turret and pillar are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Turret" instead a noun "Pillar".

Nearby Word: pillared

Turret

Turret noun - A small tower extending above a building.
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Synonyms for Turret

Pillar and turret are semantically related. You can use "Pillar" instead a noun "Turret".

Both words in one sentence

  • Last Stand The UNSC Pillar of Autumn has left the planet, SPARTAN-B312 having stayed behind to give them cover fire in a Mass Driver turret.
    Source: Last Stand
  • In the last level of Halo: Reach, you use a railgun/mass driver turret to defend the escaping Pillar of Autumn.
  • Tank Goodness The UEF Pillar heavy tank follows the relatively normal two-barrel turret model, the Cybran Rhino mounts a heavy laser chaingun, and the Aeon Obsidian just mounts one huge cannon.
    Source: Tank Goodness
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