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round·house (ro̵und′ho̵us′)
noun
- ☆ a circular building, with a turntable in the center, used for storing and repairing locomotives
- a cabin on the after part of the quarterdeck on old sailing ships
- ☆ Baseball
- a pitch with a wide curve
- Boxing a wide swing or hook, as to the head
- ☆ Pinochle a meld consisting of a king and queen of each of the four suits
Etymology: orig., a lockup, after Du rondhuis, guardhouse
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