"Martello tower" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Martello towers [plural]
Etymology: From a corruption of Corsican Torra di Mortella (literally “Tower of Mortella”), a tower in Corsica which was used as the basis for the design; possibly influenced by Italian martello (“hammer”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|co|w:Torra di Mortella|lit=Tower of Mortella}} Corsican Torra di Mortella (literally “Tower of Mortella”), {{der|en|it|martello||hammer}} Italian martello (“hammer”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} Martello tower (plural Martello towers)
  1. A short sturdy round masonry fort, especially one constructed at various coastal points in the British Empire during the Napoleonic Wars. Wikipedia link: Martello tower Synonyms: Martello
    Sense id: en-Martello_tower-en-noun-AsvPMrLY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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