Meaning Of The Word Martello tower

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Martello tower in American English
a circular fort of masonry, formerly built on coasts to protect against invaders
a circular, towerlike fort with guns on the top

Martello tower in British English
noun: a small circular tower for coastal defence, formerly much used in Europe

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