TURRET-SHIP
\tˈʌɹɪtʃˈɪp], \tˈʌɹɪtʃˈɪp], \t_ˈʌ_ɹ_ɪ_t_ʃ_ˈɪ_p]\
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A formidable iron-clad war-vessel with low sides, in which heavy guns are mounted within one or more iron turrets, which may be rotated, so that the guns may be made to bear and be fired in any required direction; another kind of iron-clads are called-monitors.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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