Also means
rook (chess)
Usage Note
Torre is feminine: la torre. In chess, la torre is the rook. Do not confuse with torrente (stream). Famous examples include la Torre di Pisa and le Torri Gemelle (the Twin Towers). The plural torri is regular.
Examples
"La torre medievale domina il centro del paese."
Natural Translation
The medieval tower dominates the town centre.

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