roundhouse

(ro̵undho̵us′)

noun

  1. ☆ a circular building, with a turntable in the center, used for storing and repairing locomotives
  2. a cabin on the after part of the quarterdeck on old sailing ships
  3. Baseball
    1. a pitch with a wide curve
    2. Boxing a wide swing or hook, as to the head
  4. Pinochle a meld consisting of a king and queen of each of the four suits

Origin: orig., a lockup, after Du rondhuis, guardhouse

See roundhouse in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A circular building for housing and switching locomotives.
  2. Nautical A cabin on the after part of the quarterdeck of a ship.
  3. Games A meld of four kings and four queens in pinochle.
  4. Slang A punch or swing delivered with a sweeping sidearm movement.

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