turr

/tɜːr/; /tɔːr/

Definitions

1. noun

a small hill or mound of earth, often conical in shape, often formed as a spoil heap or for a lookout.

“The construction site produced a large turr in the middle of the field.”

2. verb

to construct a turr, especially in order to provide a lookout or for defense.

“The villagers turred a lookout point on the hill to watch for enemy troops.”

Synonyms

  • knoll
  • mound

Antonyms

  • basin
  • valley