round

/rˈaʊnd/

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Adjective
having a circular shape
Adjective Satellite
(of sounds) full and rich; "orotund tones"; "the rotund and reverberating phrase"; "pear-shaped vowels"
Adjective Satellite
(mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand; "in round numbers"
Adverb
from beginning to end; throughout; "It rains all year round on Skye"; "frigid weather the year around"
Noun
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
Noun
an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; "the never-ending cycle of the seasons"
Noun
a regular route for a sentry or policeman; "in the old days a policeman walked a beat and knew all his people by name"
Noun
(often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order); "the doctor goes on his rounds first thing every morning"; "the postman''s rounds"; "we enjoyed our round of the local bars"
Noun
the activity of playing 18 holes of golf; "a round of golf takes about 4 hours"
Noun
the usual activities in your day; "the doctor made his rounds"
Noun
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
Noun
the course along which communications spread; "the story is going the rounds in Washington"
Noun
a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic); "he ordered a second round"
Noun
a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg
Noun
a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time; "they enjoyed singing rounds"
Noun
an outburst of applause; "there was a round of applause"
Noun
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
Noun
any circular or rotating mechanism; "the machine punched out metal circles"
Verb
wind around; move along a circular course; "round the bend"
Verb
make round; "round the edges"
Verb
pronounce with rounded lips
Verb
attack in speech or writing; "The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker"
Verb
bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state; "polish your social manners"
Verb
express as a round number; "round off the amount"
Verb
become round, plump, or shapely; "The young woman is fleshing out"
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