roundhouse
noun
round·house
ˈrau̇nd-ˌhau̇s 
1
archaic
: lockup
2
: a circular building for housing and repairing locomotives
3
: a blow delivered with a wide swing
roundhouse
adjective
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The property was built on the site of an old steam locomotive roundhouse, and the original semi-circular stone wall runs through the new building.
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Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Seven roundhouses were later built during the Bronze Age and the settlement lasted for more than six centuries, likely through a family lineage over space and time, according to the release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Following a software update, the G1 recently performed side flips and has demonstrated kung fu-style moves, including punches, sweeping kicks, and roundhouse strikes.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Alcaraz blasted a 131mph serve down the middle that landed like a roundhouse right to the jaw, then kicked in a second serve on set point.
—The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
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Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Seven roundhouses were later built during the Bronze Age and the settlement lasted for more than six centuries, likely through a family lineage over space and time, according to the release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Following a software update, the G1 recently performed side flips and has demonstrated kung fu-style moves, including punches, sweeping kicks, and roundhouse strikes.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Alcaraz blasted a 131mph serve down the middle that landed like a roundhouse right to the jaw, then kicked in a second serve on set point.
—The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
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roundhouse
noun
round·house
ˈrau̇nd-ˌhau̇s
1
: a circular building where locomotives are kept or repaired
2
: a blow with the hand made with a wide swing
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