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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Archaeologists said as time went on a larger settlement was built, including the construction of a roundhouse and multiple enclosures, according to the release.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
But in the film world, Adler might be best remembered for her unexpectedly daring roundhouse kick to film criticism’s sacred cow, Pauline Kael.
—Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
Archaeologists have learned that two roundhouses were built at the site, one after the other.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 July 2024
Pereira will play a character called The Butcher, and bring his set of skills – including anaconda chokes and roundhouse kicks – to his meaty role.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
But in the film world, Adler might be best remembered for her unexpectedly daring roundhouse kick to film criticism’s sacred cow, Pauline Kael.
—Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
Archaeologists have learned that two roundhouses were built at the site, one after the other.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 July 2024
Pereira will play a character called The Butcher, and bring his set of skills – including anaconda chokes and roundhouse kicks – to his meaty role.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for roundhouse
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“Roundhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roundhouse. Accessed 27 Feb. 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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