ridge turret

English

Noun

ridge turret (plural ridge turrets)

  1. Ellipsis of turret; an architectural element primarily found on rooftops; an often ornamental tower constructed directly onto the ridge or apex where two or more sloping roof planes meet; occasionally functioning as ventilation or to house clocks, bells, or observation platforms.
    Synonym of roof turret

Usage notes

If a ridge turret's height exceeds its width, it is often called a steeple or tower (or flèche in French).

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