gun enclosure
- noun
- /ɡʌn ɪnˈkloʊʒər/
- Specialized
:
torreta
- Maintenance on the gun enclosure must be performed regularly to ensure its rotation mechanism works smoothly.
Examples
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The gun enclosure was heavily armored to protect the crew from enemy fire.
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Many gun enclosures are equipped with advanced targeting systems.
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During the assault, the gun enclosure provided critical supporting fire for advancing troops.
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The military installed a new gun enclosure at the base.
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The soldiers operated the gun enclosure seamlessly during the live exercise.
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Each gun enclosure was constructed to enhance the accuracy and safety of the artillery team.
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From the gun enclosure, they could effectively cover all vulnerable points of the perimeter.
Synonyms
34
7.8
A military vehicle or structure used to carry and launch weapons
18
7.4
A rotating protected part on a tank or ship that holds guns
3
6.3
A part of a ship, plane, or vehicle that holds guns and turns to aim them
2
5.9
A vehicle or structure that carries weapons for military use
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8.3
A protected place built where a gun is placed and fired, often for defense
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8.0
A prepared place where a gun or cannon is set to fire
How Protected
- Specialized
18
7.4
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a structure that houses guns' is directly derivable from combining 'gun' (the object) with 'enclosure' (a contained space); the noun–noun composition straightforwardly indicates an enclosure for guns. This is a literal, compositional construction with no idiomatic or metaphorical shift, so learners who know both constituents at B1 will readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
The compound noun gun enclosure comes from the clear image of a gun placed inside an enclosure, a strong box that can turn to aim. That's why it means 'a protected platform that holds a gun and lets it turn to fire at targets'.