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1. (n.) roundhouse
a building for the servicing and repair of locomotives, built around a turntable.
2. roundhouse
a cabin on the after part of a quarterdeck.
3. roundhouse
a punch delivered with an exaggerated circular motion.
4. roundhouse
a meld in pinochle of one king and queen of each suit.
Etymology: (1580–90)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) roundhouse
workplace consisting of a circular building for repairing locomotives
2. (noun) roundhouse
a hook delivered with an exaggerated swing
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) roundhouse
a constable's prison; a lockup, watch-house, or station house
2. (noun) roundhouse
a cabin or apartament on the after part of the quarter-deck, having the poop for its roof; -- sometimes called the coach
3. (noun) roundhouse
a privy near the bow of the vessel
4. (noun) roundhouse
a house for locomotive engines, built circularly around a turntable
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