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roundhouse

round·house [ równd hòwss ] (plural round·hous·es [ równd hòwzəz ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. building for locomotives: a circular building in which railroad locomotives are stored or repaired, consisting of a central turntable with several sections of track radiating from it

2. cabin on sailing ship: a large cabin or set of cabins at the rear of an old-fashioned sailing ship

3. pinochle meld: in pinochle, a meld of four kings and four queens in all suits

4. punch delivered with circular swing: a punch made with a wide circular swing of the arm ( slang )

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