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roundhouse

noun round·house \ˈrand-ˌhas\

Definition of ROUNDHOUSE

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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First Known Use of ROUNDHOUSE

1589
ROUNDHOUSE Defined for Kids

roundhouse

noun round·house \ˈrand-ˌhas\
plural round·hous·es \-ˌha-zəz\

Definition of ROUNDHOUSE for Kids

:  a circular building where locomotives are kept or repaired

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